US Bridges

S-W Ramp over I-82

Good

Yakima County, Washington · 0.2 E JCT US 97 · Structure no. 0019247A0000000

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
251 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
214
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-W Ramp over I-82 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-W Ramp over I-82 in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 214 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 362 by 2041. The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-W Ramp
CrossesI-82
Location0.2 E JCT US 97
RouteInterstate 82
Coordinates46.53691, -120.47177
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length251 ft (76.5 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic214 (2023)
Projected traffic362 by 2041
Trucks28%
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$3.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S-W Ramp over I-82 built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-W Ramp 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does S-W Ramp over I-82 carry?

About 214 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is S-W Ramp over I-82?

The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns S-W Ramp over I-82?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.