US Bridges

SR 223 over Yakima River

Fair

Yakima County, Washington · 2.5 N JCT SR 22 · Structure no. 0008095A0000000

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
800 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
7,540
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 223 over Yakima River is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 223 over Yakima River 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 7,540 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,359 by 2039. The structure is 800 ft (243.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 223
CrossesYakima River
Location2.5 N JCT SR 22
RouteState Highway 223
CountyYakima County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.33253, -120.19631
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length800 ft (243.8 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,540 (2023)
Projected traffic9,359 by 2039
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$15.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 223 over Yakima River built?

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

What condition is SR 223 over Yakima River 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 SR 223 over Yakima River carry?

About 7,540 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 223 over Yakima River?

The structure is 800 ft (243.8 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 223 over Yakima River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.