SR 547 over Saar Creek
PoorWhatcom County, Washington · 8.8 N JCT SR 542 · Structure no. 000000PG0000000
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,522
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 547 over Saar Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying SR 547 over Saar Creek in Whatcom County, Washington. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 3 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.
It carries about 1,522 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,118 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).
Location
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 547 over Saar Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 547 over Saar Creek 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does SR 547 over Saar Creek carry?
About 1,522 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR 547 over Saar Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SR 547 over Saar Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.