US Bridges

Elm ST over I-82

Fair

Yakima County, Washington · 5.3 E JCT SR 241 · Structure no. 0011095D0000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
262 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,463
2002 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elm ST over I-82 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Elm ST over I-82 in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 1,463 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,811 by 2036. The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesElm ST
CrossesI-82
Location5.3 E JCT SR 241
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates46.2635, -119.8945
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length262 ft (79.9 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,463 (2002)
Projected traffic1,811 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Elm ST over I-82 built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elm ST 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Elm ST over I-82 carry?

About 1,463 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Elm ST over I-82?

The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Elm ST over I-82?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.