Gooseberry Spur over Hale Passage
FairPosted for loadWhatcom County, Washington · 2. SW of Cagey Rd. · Structure no. 079997000000000
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 158 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,300
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gooseberry Spur over Hale Passage is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gooseberry Spur over Hale Passage in Whatcom County, Washington. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2046. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gooseberry Spur over Hale Passage built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is Gooseberry Spur over Hale Passage 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Gooseberry Spur over Hale Passage carry?
About 1,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Gooseberry Spur over Hale Passage?
The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Gooseberry Spur over Hale Passage?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.