US Bridges

I-82 over Canal

Good

Yakima County, Washington · 0.8 E JCT SR 22 · Structure no. 002000350000000

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
41 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
13,451
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-82 over Canal is a steel culvert carrying I-82 over Canal in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 45 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 13,451 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,681 by 2039. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI-82
CrossesCanal
Location0.8 E JCT SR 22
RouteInterstate 82
Coordinates46.41374, -120.30255
Functional classRural 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,451 (2023)
Projected traffic16,681 by 2039
Trucks15%
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$1.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-82 over Canal built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is I-82 over Canal 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 Canal carry?

About 13,451 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is I-82 over Canal?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns I-82 over Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.