SR 11 over Padden Creek
GoodWhatcom County, Washington · 7.0 N Skagit CO · Structure no. 0019493D0000000
- Built
- 2021
- 4 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 21 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 14,626
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 11 over Padden Creek is a prestressed concrete culvert carrying SR 11 over Padden Creek in Whatcom County, Washington. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 14,626 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,900 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 67 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 11 over Padden Creek built?
It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 11 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does SR 11 over Padden Creek carry?
About 14,626 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is SR 11 over Padden Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.
Who owns SR 11 over Padden Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.