US Bridges

SR 9 over S Fk Nooksack River

Good

Whatcom County, Washington · 5.5 N Skagit CO · Structure no. 0013111A0000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
380 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,617
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 9 over S Fk Nooksack River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 9 over S Fk Nooksack River in Whatcom County, Washington. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 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 2,617 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,062 by 2039. The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).

CarriesSR 9
CrossesS Fk Nooksack River
Location5.5 N Skagit CO
RouteState Highway 9
Coordinates48.71947, -122.20342
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length380 ft (115.8 m)
Longest span138 ft (42.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,617 (2023)
Projected traffic3,062 by 2039
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.9 mi (69 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$6.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 9 over S Fk Nooksack River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 9 over S Fk Nooksack 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 9 over S Fk Nooksack River carry?

About 2,617 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is SR 9 over S Fk Nooksack River?

The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 9 over S Fk Nooksack River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.