Road #31 over Canyon Creek
GoodWhatcom County, Washington · 7.5 Miles from SH 542 · Structure no. 060501000001638
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 103 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 1996 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Road #31 over Canyon Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Road #31 over Canyon Creek in Whatcom County, Washington. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 16 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 #31 over Canyon Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Road #31 over Canyon 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 2021.
How much traffic does Road #31 over Canyon Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (1996 count).
How long is Road #31 over Canyon Creek?
The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Road #31 over Canyon Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.