US Bridges

SR 22 over I-82

Poor

Yakima County, Washington · JCT I-82 · Structure no. 0011169A0000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
238 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,846
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 22 over I-82 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 22 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 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 7,846 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,502 by 2039. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 22
CrossesI-82
LocationJCT I-82
RouteState Highway 22
Coordinates46.41664, -120.31417
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating75.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,846 (2023)
Projected traffic9,502 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$7.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 22 over I-82 built?

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

What condition is SR 22 over I-82 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 22 over I-82 carry?

About 7,846 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 22 over I-82?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns SR 22 over I-82?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.