US Bridges

Garrison RD over Johnson CR

Good

Whatcom County, Washington · 0.68 N Clearbrook RD · Structure no. 0003011C0000000

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
798
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Garrison RD over Johnson CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Garrison RD over Johnson CR in Whatcom County, Washington. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 798 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 850 by 2043. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGarrison RD
CrossesJohnson CR
Location0.68 N Clearbrook RD
RouteCounty Highway 62211
Coordinates48.98874, -122.28621
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.7 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic798 (2021)
Projected traffic850 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$670,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Garrison RD over Johnson CR built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is Garrison RD over Johnson CR 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Garrison RD over Johnson CR carry?

About 798 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Garrison RD over Johnson CR?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Garrison RD over Johnson CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.