Road over Swift Creek
FairWhatcom County, Washington · No Data Entered · Structure no. 060501000001516
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 211 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 203
- 1994 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Road over Swift Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Road over Swift Creek in Whatcom County, Washington. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 5 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 203 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 304 by 2045. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Swift Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is Road over Swift 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Road over Swift Creek carry?
About 203 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Road over Swift Creek?
The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Road over Swift Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.