US Bridges

SR 823 over Wcrr

Good

Yakima County, Washington · 0.4 N JCT I-82 · Structure no. 0015137F0000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
422 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,105
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 823 over Wcrr is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 823 over Wcrr in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 15,105 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,933 by 2039. The structure is 422 ft (128.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 823
CrossesWcrr
Location0.4 N JCT I-82
RouteState Highway 823
Coordinates46.63856, -120.52856
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length422 ft (128.6 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,105 (2023)
Projected traffic23,933 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$7.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 823 over Wcrr built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 823 over Wcrr 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 823 over Wcrr carry?

About 15,105 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 823 over Wcrr?

The structure is 422 ft (128.6 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 823 over Wcrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.