US Bridges

I-82 over East Selah

Fair

Yakima County, Washington · 2.4 E JCT SR 821 · Structure no. 0008089A0000000

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
104 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,833
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-82 over East Selah is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-82 over East Selah in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 11,833 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,147 by 2039. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-82
CrossesEast Selah
Location2.4 E JCT SR 821
RouteInterstate 82
Coordinates46.64744, -120.50319
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,833 (2023)
Projected traffic15,147 by 2039
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-82 over East Selah built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-82 over East Selah in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does I-82 over East Selah carry?

About 11,833 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I-82 over East Selah?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns I-82 over East Selah?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.