Donald Wapato Rd. over Yakima River
GoodYakima County, Washington · .284 SW I-82 · Structure no. 087165000000000
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 1,100 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,000
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Donald Wapato Rd. over Yakima River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Donald Wapato Rd. over Yakima River in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,400 by 2039. The structure is 1,100 ft (335.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Donald Wapato Rd. over Yakima River built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is Donald Wapato Rd. 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Donald Wapato Rd. over Yakima River carry?
About 5,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Donald Wapato Rd. over Yakima River?
The structure is 1,100 ft (335.3 m) long with a longest span of 157 ft (47.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Donald Wapato Rd. over Yakima River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.