I-82 over Selah Creek
PoorYakima County, Washington · 4.0 E Kittitas CO · Structure no. 0008514A0000000
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 1,337 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10,035
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-82 over Selah Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying I-82 over Selah Creek in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 10,035 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,857 by 2039. The structure is 1,337 ft (407.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-82 over Selah Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-82 over Selah Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does I-82 over Selah Creek carry?
About 10,035 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is I-82 over Selah Creek?
The structure is 1,337 ft (407.5 m) long with a longest span of 550 ft (167.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns I-82 over Selah Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.