US Bridges

I-82 US 12 US 97 over Valley Mall Blvd

Good

Yakima County, Washington · 1.5 E JCT SR 24 · Structure no. 0017858B0000000

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
127 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,480
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-82 US 12 US 97 over Valley Mall Blvd is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-82 US 12 US 97 over Valley Mall Blvd in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 16,480 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,081 by 2039. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-82 US 12 US 97
CrossesValley Mall Blvd
Location1.5 E JCT SR 24
RouteInterstate 82
Coordinates46.56317, -120.47214
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,480 (2023)
Projected traffic21,081 by 2039
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$4.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-82 US 12 US 97 over Valley Mall Blvd built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-82 US 12 US 97 over Valley Mall Blvd 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 I-82 US 12 US 97 over Valley Mall Blvd carry?

About 16,480 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-82 US 12 US 97 over Valley Mall Blvd?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns I-82 US 12 US 97 over Valley Mall Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.