US Bridges

33rd Street over Padden Creek

Good

Whatcom County, Washington · 7.6 N Skagit CO · Structure no. 0019493A0000000

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

33rd Street over Padden Creek is a steel culvert carrying 33rd Street over Padden Creek in Whatcom County, Washington. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2040. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Carries33rd Street
CrossesPadden Creek
Location7.6 N Skagit CO
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates48.71053, -122.47531
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.5 US tons
Inventory rating76.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic120 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 33rd Street over Padden Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is 33rd Street over Padden 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does 33rd Street over Padden Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 33rd Street over Padden Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m).

Who owns 33rd Street over Padden Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.