US Bridges

US 12 WB over I-82

Fair

Yakima County, Washington · 16.7 E JCT SR 410 · Structure no. 0008616C0000000

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
385 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,783
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 12 WB over I-82 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 12 WB over I-82 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 10,783 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,039 by 2039. The structure is 385 ft (117.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 12 WB
CrossesI-82
Location16.7 E JCT SR 410
RouteU.S. Route 12
Coordinates46.62661, -120.50717
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length385 ft (117.3 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,783 (2023)
Projected traffic13,039 by 2039
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$5.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 12 WB over I-82 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 12 WB over I-82 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 US 12 WB over I-82 carry?

About 10,783 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 12 WB over I-82?

The structure is 385 ft (117.3 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns US 12 WB over I-82?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.