SR 542 over Hedrick Creek
GoodWhatcom County, Washington · 9.1 E JCT SR 547 · Structure no. 0019042A0000000
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 127 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,951
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 542 over Hedrick Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 542 over Hedrick Creek in Whatcom County, Washington. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,951 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,748 by 2039. The structure is 127 ft (38.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 542 over Hedrick Creek built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 542 over Hedrick 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 Hedrick Creek carry?
About 1,951 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR 542 over Hedrick Creek?
The structure is 127 ft (38.6 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns SR 542 over Hedrick Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.