Road over Little Sandy Creek
GoodWhatcom County, Washington · MP16.8 on RD 11 · Structure no. 060501000001512
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 81 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 382
- 1994 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Road over Little Sandy Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Road over Little Sandy Creek in Whatcom County, Washington. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 382 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 573 by 2045. The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Road over Little Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Road over Little Sandy 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Road over Little Sandy Creek carry?
About 382 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Road over Little Sandy Creek?
The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Road over Little Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.