US Bridges

W-S Ramp over N First Street

Good

Yakima County, Washington · 0.1 E JCT SR 823 · Structure no. 0015137J0000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
285 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,595
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W-S Ramp over N First Street is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W-S Ramp over N First Street 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 1,595 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,009 by 2039. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesW-S Ramp
CrossesN First Street
Location0.1 E JCT SR 823
RouteInterstate 82
Coordinates46.6249, -120.51137
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length285 ft (86.9 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,595 (2023)
Projected traffic2,009 by 2039
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$4.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was W-S Ramp over N First Street built?

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

What condition is W-S Ramp over N First Street 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does W-S Ramp over N First Street carry?

About 1,595 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is W-S Ramp over N First Street?

The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns W-S Ramp over N First Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.