US Bridges

Sunnyside RD over I-82

Fair

Yakima County, Washington · 5.3 E JCT SR 223 · Structure no. 0011788I0000000

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
212 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,357
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sunnyside RD over I-82 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sunnyside RD 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 2,357 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,313 by 2038. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesSunnyside RD
CrossesI-82
Location5.3 E JCT SR 223
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates46.32599, -120.07853
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,357 (2016)
Projected traffic3,313 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$4.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sunnyside RD over I-82 built?

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

What condition is Sunnyside RD 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Sunnyside RD over I-82 carry?

About 2,357 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sunnyside RD over I-82?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Sunnyside RD over I-82?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.