US Bridges

I-82 over Selah Creek

Fair

Yakima County, Washington · 4.0 E Kittitas CO · Structure no. 0008514B0000000

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
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 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 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).

CarriesI-82
CrossesSelah Creek
Location4.0 E Kittitas CO
RouteInterstate 82
Coordinates46.7024, -120.43939
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+10 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,337 ft (407.5 m)
Longest span550 ft (167.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,035 (2023)
Projected traffic12,857 by 2039
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$25.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

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 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 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.