US Bridges

Gap Road over I-82

Good

Yakima County, Washington · 6.5 E JCT SR 223 · Structure no. 0011788J0000000

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
262 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2002 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gap Road over I-82 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Gap Road 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 495 by 2036. The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesGap Road
CrossesI-82
Location6.5 E JCT SR 223
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates46.31664, -120.05561
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length262 ft (79.9 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2002)
Projected traffic495 by 2036
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Gap Road over I-82 built?

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

What condition is Gap Road over I-82 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Gap Road over I-82 carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Gap Road over I-82?

The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Gap Road over I-82?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.