SR 542 over Gallup Creek
GoodWhatcom County, Washington · 10.5 E JCT SR 547 · Structure no. 0017911A0000000
- Built
- 2010
- 15 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 115 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,916
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 542 over Gallup Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 542 over Gallup Creek in Whatcom County, Washington. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 1,916 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,698 by 2039. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 542 over Gallup Creek built?
It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 542 over Gallup Creek 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does SR 542 over Gallup Creek carry?
About 1,916 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SR 542 over Gallup Creek?
The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns SR 542 over Gallup Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.