US Bridges

I-82 Ramp over Fair Ave

Good

Yakima County, Washington · 2.0 E JCT US 12 · Structure no. 0014584A0000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
128 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,702
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-82 Ramp over Fair Ave is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-82 Ramp over Fair Ave in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 4,702 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,197 by 2039. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesI-82 Ramp
CrossesFair Ave
Location2.0 E JCT US 12
RouteInterstate 82
CountyYakima County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.606, -120.48742
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,702 (2023)
Projected traffic6,197 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-82 Ramp over Fair Ave built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-82 Ramp over Fair Ave 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 I-82 Ramp over Fair Ave carry?

About 4,702 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is I-82 Ramp over Fair Ave?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns I-82 Ramp over Fair Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.