US Bridges

SR 22 over Beaver Crk

Poor

Yakima County, Washington · 0.2 E JCT I-82 · Structure no. 0011169B0000000

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
570 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
9,615
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 22 over Beaver Crk is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 22 over Beaver Crk in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 9,615 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,752 by 2039. The structure is 570 ft (173.7 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 22
CrossesBeaver Crk
Location0.2 E JCT I-82
RouteState Highway 22
Coordinates46.41435, -120.31439
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length570 ft (173.7 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,615 (2023)
Projected traffic11,752 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$14.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 22 over Beaver Crk built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 22 over Beaver Crk 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 Beaver Crk carry?

About 9,615 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 22 over Beaver Crk?

The structure is 570 ft (173.7 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns SR 22 over Beaver Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.