Cornell Creek RD over Hendricks Creek
FairWhatcom County, Washington · 0.7 SE Mt Baker HWY · Structure no. 079673000000000
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 62
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cornell Creek RD over Hendricks Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Cornell Creek RD over Hendricks Creek in Whatcom County, Washington. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 58 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 6 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 62 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2046. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cornell Creek RD over Hendricks Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is Cornell Creek RD over Hendricks Creek 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Cornell Creek RD over Hendricks Creek carry?
About 62 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Cornell Creek RD over Hendricks Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Cornell Creek RD over Hendricks Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.