Baker Lake Road over Shannon Creek
GoodWhatcom County, Washington · No Data Entered · Structure no. 060501000003179
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 103 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2004 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Baker Lake Road over Shannon Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Baker Lake Road over Shannon Creek in Whatcom County, Washington. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2045. The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).
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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 Baker Lake Road over Shannon Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is Baker Lake Road over Shannon 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 November 2021.
How much traffic does Baker Lake Road over Shannon Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Baker Lake Road over Shannon Creek?
The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Baker Lake Road over Shannon Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.