US Bridges

I-82 over Snipes Mtn Lateral Canal

Fair

Yakima County, Washington · 7.5 E JCT SR 223 · Structure no. 0011625B0000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,427
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-82 over Snipes Mtn Lateral Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-82 over Snipes Mtn Lateral Canal 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 12,427 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,524 by 2039. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesI-82
CrossesSnipes Mtn Lateral Canal
Location7.5 E JCT SR 223
RouteInterstate 82
CountyYakima County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.30722, -120.04231
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating70 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,427 (2023)
Projected traffic15,524 by 2039
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$893,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-82 over Snipes Mtn Lateral Canal built?

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

What condition is I-82 over Snipes Mtn Lateral 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does I-82 over Snipes Mtn Lateral Canal carry?

About 12,427 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is I-82 over Snipes Mtn Lateral Canal?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I-82 over Snipes Mtn Lateral Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.