US Bridges

I-82 over County Road and Canal

Fair

Yakima County, Washington · 3.7 E JCT US 97 · Structure no. 0011449A0000000

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
840 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
14,654
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-82 over County Road and Canal is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-82 over County Road and Canal 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 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 14,654 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,995 by 2039. The structure is 840 ft (256 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-82
CrossesCounty Road and Canal
Location3.7 E JCT US 97
RouteInterstate 82
CountyYakima County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.49743, -120.43966
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length840 ft (256 m)
Longest span139 ft (42.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,654 (2023)
Projected traffic17,995 by 2039
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$16 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-82 over County Road and Canal built?

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

What condition is I-82 over County Road and Canal 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does I-82 over County Road and Canal carry?

About 14,654 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is I-82 over County Road and Canal?

The structure is 840 ft (256 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I-82 over County Road and Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.