Interstate 82 West - Yakima to Ellensburg

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Interstate 82
Interstate 82 West U.S. 97 North
SR 823 (Selah Road) runs between the steel truss bridges taking I-82/U.S. 97 across the Naches River.

SR 823 (Selah Road) runs between the steel truss bridges taking I-82/U.S. 97 across the Naches River.

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Exit 30 B leaves I-82/U.S. 97 north next for Rest Haven Road. Rest Haven Road straddles Yakima Ridge east from SR 823 to Terrace Heights.

Exit 30 B leaves I-82/U.S. 97 north next for Rest Haven Road. Rest Haven Road straddles Yakima Ridge east from SR 823 to Terrace Heights.

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Part of the original alignment of U.S. 97 between Yakima and Selah, the bridges along I-82 westbound over the Naches and Yakima Rivers date to 1932. The spans for I-82/U.S. 97 south were added in 1960.

Part of the original alignment of U.S. 97 between Yakima and Selah, the bridges along I-82 westbound over the Naches and Yakima Rivers date to 1932. The spans for I-82/U.S. 97 south were added in 1960.

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Interstate 82 west crosses the Yakima River for a third time adjacent to the bridge built in 1999 for SR 823.

Interstate 82 west crosses the Yakima River for a third time adjacent to the bridge built in 1999 for SR 823.

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A lane drop occurs for Left Exit 30 B beyond the truss bridge over the Yakima River.

A lane drop occurs for Left Exit 30 B beyond the truss bridge over the Yakima River.

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Exit 30 B leaves I-82/U.S. 97 north for Rest Haven Road and Rovetto Road to Harlan Landing Park along the Yakima River.

Exit 30 B leaves I-82/U.S. 97 north for Rest Haven Road and Rovetto Road to Harlan Landing Park along the Yakima River.

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SR 823 (Selah Road) angles northwest from Exit 30 A into Selah Valley and the city of Selah.

SR 823 (Selah Road) angles northwest from Exit 30 A into Selah Valley and the city of Selah.

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Following the original alignment of U.S. 97 through Selah, SR 823 loops 5.56 miles west from I-82 to SR 821.

Following the original alignment of U.S. 97 through Selah, SR 823 loops 5.56 miles west from I-82 to SR 821.

08/28/06

Speed limits increase to 70 mph as I-82/U.S. 97 north leave Yakima. Meeting the freeway next is E Selah Road at Exit 29.

Speed limits increase to 70 mph as I-82/U.S. 97 north leave Yakima. Meeting the freeway next is E Selah Road at Exit 29.

08/28/06

I-82/U.S. 97 encircle Yakima Ridge north to the diamond interchange (Exit 29) with E Selah Road. E Selah Road crosses the valley east of the freeway and west of Roza Canal through Pomona Heights and East Selah to Firing Center Road.

I-82/U.S. 97 encircle Yakima Ridge north to the diamond interchange (Exit 29) with E Selah Road. E Selah Road crosses the valley east of the freeway and west of Roza Canal through Pomona Heights and East Selah to Firing Center Road.

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Confirming markers posted beyond Exit 29. Elton Road acts as a frontage road northward to ponds alongside the Yakima River.

Confirming markers posted beyond Exit 29. Elton Road acts as a frontage road northward to ponds alongside the Yakima River.

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31 miles to the north, Ellensburg lies just west from the end of Interstate 82. Seattle lies beyond the Cascade Range along I-90.

31 miles to the north, Ellensburg lies just west from the end of Interstate 82. Seattle lies beyond the Cascade Range along I-90.

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SR 821 begins at the diamond interchange (Exit 26) with Firing Center Road. The state route follows old U.S. 97, 25.21 miles northward to Thrall and I-82 at Exit 3.

SR 821 begins at the diamond interchange (Exit 26) with Firing Center Road. The state route follows old U.S. 97, 25.21 miles northward to Thrall and I-82 at Exit 3.

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SR 821 is restricted to trucks during the warm weather months as it parallels the Yakima River through Umtanum and Manastash Ridges.

SR 821 is restricted to trucks during the warm weather months as it parallels the Yakima River through Umtanum and Manastash Ridges.

08/28/06

Firing Center Road spurs eastward from Interstate 82 and SR 821 at Exit 26 into the U.S. Military Reservation Yakima Training Center.

Firing Center Road spurs eastward from Interstate 82 and SR 821 at Exit 26 into the U.S. Military Reservation Yakima Training Center.

08/28/06

Exit 26 departs I-82 west for SR 821 (Canyon Road) north to adjacent SR 823 (Harrison Road) and Firing Center Road east.

Exit 26 departs I-82 west for SR 821 (Canyon Road) north to adjacent SR 823 (Harrison Road) and Firing Center Road east.

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This set of confirming markers stands by a chain up area beyond the entrance ramp from Firing Center Road.

This set of confirming markers stands by a chain up area beyond the entrance ramp from Firing Center Road.

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The concrete arch of the Fred G. Redmon Memorial Bridge appears to the west as Interstate 82 slowly rises to span Selah Creek.

The concrete arch of the Fred G. Redmon Memorial Bridge appears to the west as Interstate 82 slowly rises to span Selah Creek.

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The Selah Creek Rest Area lines the ascent to Umtanum Ridge.

The Selah Creek Rest Area lines the ascent to Umtanum Ridge.

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Although not readily visible from above, the Fred G. Redmon Memorial Bridge crosses a steep valley 325 feet above Selah Creek.

Although not readily visible from above, the Fred G. Redmon Memorial Bridge crosses a steep valley 325 feet above Selah Creek.

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Although not readily visible from above, the Fred G. Redmon Memorial Bridge crosses a steep valley 325 feet above Selah Creek.

Although not readily visible from above, the Fred G. Redmon Memorial Bridge crosses a steep valley 325 feet above Selah Creek.

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Severe side winds are possible on the 1,336 foot long Fred G. Redmon Memorial Bridge and a wind sock is posted midway across the span.

Severe side winds are possible on the 1,336 foot long Fred G. Redmon Memorial Bridge and a wind sock is posted midway across the span.

08/28/06

Looking east at Selah Creek valley and Pushtay, a 1,845-foot hill to the south. Pushtay was originally called "Squaw Tit", a name changed in 1999 after requests from the Yakama Nation, the Wanapum Indians, and the U.S. Army due to its derogatory nature.1

Looking east at Selah Creek valley and Pushtay, a 1,845-foot hill to the south. Pushtay was originally called "Squaw Tit", a name changed in 1999 after requests from the Yakama Nation, the Wanapum Indians, and the U.S. Army due to its derogatory nature.1

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The Selah Creek Rest Area along I-82 west lies midway between Selah Creek and South Umtanum Ridge. The facility includes a scenic overlook for viewing the Fred G. Redmon Memorial Bridge.

The Selah Creek Rest Area along I-82 west lies midway between Selah Creek and South Umtanum Ridge. The facility includes a scenic overlook for viewing the Fred G. Redmon Memorial Bridge.

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Cresting over South Umtanum Ridge at an elevation of 2,265 feet above sea level near milepost 21.

Cresting over South Umtanum Ridge at an elevation of 2,265 feet above sea level near milepost 21.

08/28/06

Interstate 82 curves northerly and lowers with a 4% grade into Burbank Valley. The rock cut of the freeway over North Umtanum Ridge comes into view.
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Interstate 82 curves northerly and lowers with a 4% grade into Burbank Valley. The rock cut of the freeway over North Umtanum Ridge comes into view.

08/28/06

Interstate 82 concludes a 55.46 mile long stretch through Yakima County. The remaining 19.88 miles are in Kittitas County.

Interstate 82 concludes a 55.46 mile long stretch through Yakima County. The remaining 19.88 miles are in Kittitas County.

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Spanning Burbank Creek, Interstate 82 rises again from Burbank Valley onto North Umtanum Ridge. These spans were completed in 1970.

Spanning Burbank Creek, Interstate 82 rises again from Burbank Valley onto North Umtanum Ridge. These spans were completed in 1970.

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I-82/U.S. 97 north ascend to a height of 2,315 feet above sea level over North Umtanum Ridge.
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I-82/U.S. 97 north ascend to a height of 2,315 feet above sea level over North Umtanum Ridge.

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The roadways of Interstate 82 separate on the descent to Lmuma Creek. Manastash Ridge and the Boylston Mountains rise along the northern horizon.
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The roadways of Interstate 82 separate on the descent to Lmuma Creek. Manastash Ridge and the Boylston Mountains rise along the northern horizon.

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Lmuma Creek flows westward under I-82/U.S. 97 in this scene toward the Yakima River.

Lmuma Creek flows westward under I-82/U.S. 97 in this scene toward the Yakima River.

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Turning northwest, Interstate 82 spreads across a desert plateau between the Lmuma Creek valley and Manastash Ridge.

Turning northwest, Interstate 82 spreads across a desert plateau between the Lmuma Creek valley and Manastash Ridge.

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One mile south of the diamond interchange (Exit 11) with Military Road in western reaches of Yakima Training Center.

One mile south of the diamond interchange (Exit 11) with Military Road in western reaches of Yakima Training Center.

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The first sign referencing Interstate 90 along I-82 west precedes Exit 11.

The first sign referencing Interstate 90 along I-82 west precedes Exit 11.

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Exit 11 leaves I-82/U.S. 97 north for an isolated area of Yakima Training Center. Restricted unpaved roads radiate eastward from the exchange.

Exit 11 leaves I-82/U.S. 97 north for an isolated area of Yakima Training Center. Restricted unpaved roads radiate eastward from the exchange.

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Interstate 82 again expands with a wide median as the freeway travels along the south face of Manastash Ridge.
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Interstate 82 again expands with a wide median as the freeway travels along the south face of Manastash Ridge.

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The Manastash Ridge View Points lie just north of Vanderbilt Gap along both sides of I-82/U.S. 97.

The Manastash Ridge View Points lie just north of Vanderbilt Gap along both sides of I-82/U.S. 97.

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Interstate 82 cuts through Manastash Ridge at a height of 2,672 feet above sea level through Vanderbilt Gap.

Interstate 82 cuts through Manastash Ridge at a height of 2,672 feet above sea level through Vanderbilt Gap.

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Westbound at the scenic pull-off on the north face of Manastash Ridge. Kittitas Valley spreads to the north.

Westbound at the scenic pull-off on the north face of Manastash Ridge. Kittitas Valley spreads to the north.

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Lining the north face of Manastash Ridge, I-82/U.S. 97 gradually lower to an elevation of 1,440 feet ahead of Exit 3.

Lining the north face of Manastash Ridge, I-82/U.S. 97 gradually lower to an elevation of 1,440 feet ahead of Exit 3.

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Desert scrub on Manastash Ridge gives way to farm fields from Edgemont north to Kittitas and Ellensburg in the Kittitas Valley.
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Desert scrub on Manastash Ridge gives way to farm fields from Edgemont north to Kittitas and Ellensburg in the Kittitas Valley.

08/28/06

SR 821 returns to I-82/U.S. 97 via Thrall Road east from Canyon Road at Exit 3 in two miles. The state route ends at the folded diamond interchange just outside Thrall.

SR 821 returns to I-82/U.S. 97 via Thrall Road east from Canyon Road at Exit 3 in two miles. The state route ends at the folded diamond interchange just outside Thrall.

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Manastash Ridge continues westward into the Cascade Range from the Kittitas Valley and the northward turn along I-82 toward Ellensburg.

Manastash Ridge continues westward into the Cascade Range from the Kittitas Valley and the northward turn along I-82 toward Ellensburg.

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Exit 3 loops to SR 821 south and Thrall Road east to Edgemont. SR 821 originally continued north along Canyon Road (former U.S. 97) to I-90 at Exit 109 outside Ellensburg.

Exit 3 loops to SR 821 south and Thrall Road east to Edgemont. SR 821 originally continued north along Canyon Road (former U.S. 97) to I-90 at Exit 109 outside Ellensburg.

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The final Interstate 82 westbound shield appears where the freeway parallels Wilson Creek.

The final Interstate 82 westbound shield appears where the freeway parallels Wilson Creek.

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Wenatchee, the northbound destination for U.S. 97 beyond Interstate 90, joins Ellensburg on the last distance sign for I-82 west.

Wenatchee, the northbound destination for U.S. 97 beyond Interstate 90, joins Ellensburg on the last distance sign for I-82 west.

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An unnumbered trumpet interchange joins I-82/U.S. 97 with Interstate 90 in one mile.

An unnumbered trumpet interchange joins I-82/U.S. 97 with Interstate 90 in one mile.

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I-82 westbound defaults onto Interstate 90 west to Cle Elum and Snoqualmie Pass. U.S. 97 follows I-90 for 4.81 miles around Ellensburg before resuming north to U.S. 2 and Wenatchee.

I-82 westbound defaults onto Interstate 90 west to Cle Elum and Snoqualmie Pass. U.S. 97 follows I-90 for 4.81 miles around Ellensburg before resuming north to U.S. 2 and Wenatchee.

08/28/06

A single lane ramp joins Interstate 90 east to Vantage, where the freeway spans Wanapum Lake along the Columbia River. I-90 stretches 297.51 miles across the state between Seattle and Liberty Lake east of Spokane.

A single lane ramp joins Interstate 90 east to Vantage, where the freeway spans Wanapum Lake along the Columbia River. I-90 stretches 297.51 miles across the state between Seattle and Liberty Lake east of Spokane.

08/28/06

Shields for I-90/U.S. 97 stand along the ramp for Ellensburg. I-90 travels 108 miles west to Interstate 5 in Seattle.

Shields for I-90/U.S. 97 stand along the ramp for Ellensburg. I-90 travels 108 miles west to Interstate 5 in Seattle.

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References:

  1. "State Changes Name of Hill (Squaw Tit) to Pushtay." Yakima Herald-Republic, September 10, 1999.

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Page Updated Thursday September 29, 2011.