US Bridges

SR 823 over Yakima River

Good

Yakima County, Washington · 4.2 N JCT I-82 · Structure no. 084066000000000

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
463 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,013
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 823 over Yakima River is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 823 over Yakima River 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 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 5,013 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,524 by 2039. The structure is 463 ft (141.1 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
CrossesYakima River
Location4.2 N JCT I-82
RouteState Highway 823
CountyYakima County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.6795, -120.4925
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length463 ft (141.1 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 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
CrossesWaterway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$7.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 823 over Yakima River built?

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

What condition is SR 823 over Yakima River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 823 over Yakima River carry?

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

How long is SR 823 over Yakima River?

The structure is 463 ft (141.1 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 823 over Yakima River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.