SR 542 over Glacier Creek
PoorWhatcom County, Washington · 10.6 E JCT SR 547 · Structure no. 0005092B0000000
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 85 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,283
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 542 over Glacier Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 542 over Glacier Creek in Whatcom County, Washington. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 4 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 1,283 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,806 by 2039. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 542 over Glacier Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 542 over Glacier 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 542 over Glacier Creek carry?
About 1,283 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SR 542 over Glacier Creek?
The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns SR 542 over Glacier Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.