US Bridges

Road over Sulphur CR

Good

Whatcom County, Washington · 3.7 Mi. from Baker Lake R · Structure no. 060501000001519

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
70 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
1994 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Road over Sulphur CR is a concrete continuous frame carrying Road over Sulphur CR in Whatcom County, Washington. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2045. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

CarriesRoad
CrossesSulphur CR
Location3.7 Mi. from Baker Lake R
RouteFederal Lands Road 12000
Coordinates48.68309, -121.76603
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (1994)
Projected traffic45 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 Sulphur CR built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road over Sulphur CR 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Road over Sulphur CR carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (1994 count).

How long is Road over Sulphur CR?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Road over Sulphur CR?

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