US Bridges

I-82 over Wide Hollow Creek

Good

Yakima County, Washington · 0.1 E JCT US 97 · Structure no. 002000330000000

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,180
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-82 over Wide Hollow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-82 over Wide Hollow Creek in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 years old, older 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 14,180 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,173 by 2039. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI-82
CrossesWide Hollow Creek
Location0.1 E JCT US 97
RouteInterstate 82
Coordinates46.53789, -120.47147
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,180 (2023)
Projected traffic17,173 by 2039
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$487,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-82 over Wide Hollow Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-82 over Wide Hollow Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does I-82 over Wide Hollow Creek carry?

About 14,180 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-82 over Wide Hollow Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns I-82 over Wide Hollow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.