US Bridges

Yakima Valley HWY over I-82

Good

Yakima County, Washington · 4.0 E JCT SR 22 · Structure no. 0010862A0000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
336 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,913
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Yakima Valley HWY over I-82 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Yakima Valley HWY over I-82 in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,913 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,094 by 2038. The structure is 336 ft (102.4 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesYakima Valley HWY
CrossesI-82
Location4.0 E JCT SR 22
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates46.39161, -120.24083
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length336 ft (102.4 m)
Longest span178 ft (54.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,913 (2016)
Projected traffic4,094 by 2038
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$6.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Yakima Valley HWY over I-82 built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Yakima Valley HWY over I-82 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Yakima Valley HWY over I-82 carry?

About 2,913 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Yakima Valley HWY over I-82?

The structure is 336 ft (102.4 m) long with a longest span of 178 ft (54.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Yakima Valley HWY over I-82?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.