US Bridges

SR 823 over BNSF Railroad

Poor

Yakima County, Washington · 4.0 N JCT I-82 · Structure no. 084062000000000

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,013
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 823 over BNSF Railroad is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying SR 823 over BNSF Railroad in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 5,013 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,524 by 2039. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 823
CrossesBNSF Railroad
Location4.0 N JCT I-82
RouteState Highway 823
CountyYakima County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.67933, -120.49817
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,013 (2023)
Projected traffic6,524 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 823 over BNSF Railroad built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 823 over BNSF Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 823 over BNSF Railroad carry?

About 5,013 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 823 over BNSF Railroad?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 823 over BNSF Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.