Road #39 over Falls Creek
GoodWhatcom County, Washington · 5.4 Miles from SH #542 · Structure no. 060501000001641
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2021
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 61 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 1996 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Road #39 over Falls Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Road #39 over Falls 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2045. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 20 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 #39 over Falls Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Road #39 over Falls 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 June 2021.
How much traffic does Road #39 over Falls Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (1996 count).
How long is Road #39 over Falls Creek?
The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Road #39 over Falls Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.