US Bridges

US 97 over I-82

Fair

Yakima County, Washington · 14.9 N JCT SR 22 · Structure no. 0011580C0000000

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
258 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,210
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 97 over I-82 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 97 over I-82 in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 9,210 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,542 by 2039. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 97
CrossesI-82
Location14.9 N JCT SR 22
RouteU.S. Route 97
CountyYakima County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.54069, -120.47128
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length258 ft (78.6 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,210 (2023)
Projected traffic13,542 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$3.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 97 over I-82 built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 97 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 97 over I-82 carry?

About 9,210 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 97 over I-82?

The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns US 97 over I-82?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.