US Bridges

I-82 over Luther Road

Fair

Yakima County, Washington · 3.0 E JCT SR 223 · Structure no. 0011788H0000000

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,575
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-82 over Luther Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-82 over Luther Road 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 13,575 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,742 by 2039. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesI-82
CrossesLuther Road
Location3.0 E JCT SR 223
RouteInterstate 82
CountyYakima County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.334, -120.12564
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,575 (2023)
Projected traffic16,742 by 2039
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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$2.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-82 over Luther Road built?

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

What condition is I-82 over Luther Road 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 Luther Road carry?

About 13,575 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is I-82 over Luther Road?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-82 over Luther Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.