US Bridges

Road over Bar Creek

Fair

Whatcom County, Washington · No Data Entered · Structure no. 060501000001421

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
42
1996 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Road over Bar Creek is a concrete continuous frame carrying Road over Bar Creek in Whatcom County, Washington. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 42 vehicles a day, projected to reach 63 by 2045. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad
CrossesBar Creek
LocationNo Data Entered
RouteFederal Lands Road 33000
CountyWhatcom County
StateWashington
Coordinates48.86726, -121.76637
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42 (1996)
Projected traffic63 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road over Bar Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road over Bar Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Road over Bar Creek carry?

About 42 vehicles per day (1996 count).

How long is Road over Bar Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Road over Bar Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.