US Bridges

Haxton Wy over Red River

Fair

Whatcom County, Washington · 00.70 S of Slater · Structure no. 079635000000000

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1951
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
126 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
5,592
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Haxton Wy over Red River is a concrete slab carrying Haxton Wy over Red River in Whatcom County, Washington. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1951, so it is 105 years old, older 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 5,592 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,700 by 2045. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesHaxton Wy
CrossesRed River
Location00.70 S of Slater
RouteCounty Highway 12750
Coordinates48.81013, -122.62781
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,592 (2023)
Projected traffic6,700 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Haxton Wy over Red River built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1951.

What condition is Haxton Wy over Red River 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Haxton Wy over Red River carry?

About 5,592 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Haxton Wy over Red River?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Haxton Wy over Red River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.