US Bridges

I-82 over Bn RR & Drain Canal

Fair

Yakima County, Washington · 0.5 E JCT SR 223 · Structure no. 0011788D0000000

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
467 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,810
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-82 over Bn RR & Drain Canal is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-82 over Bn RR & Drain Canal 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 5 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 10,810 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,284 by 2039. The structure is 467 ft (142.3 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-82
CrossesBn RR & Drain Canal
Location0.5 E JCT SR 223
RouteInterstate 82
Coordinates46.34304, -120.17396
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length467 ft (142.3 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,810 (2023)
Projected traffic13,284 by 2039
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad 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$8.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-82 over Bn RR & Drain Canal built?

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

What condition is I-82 over Bn RR & Drain 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does I-82 over Bn RR & Drain Canal carry?

About 10,810 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is I-82 over Bn RR & Drain Canal?

The structure is 467 ft (142.3 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns I-82 over Bn RR & Drain Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.