Assink RD over Fishtrap CR
FairPosted for loadWhatcom County, Washington · 00.1 MI N Pangborn · Structure no. 080126000000000
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old, rebuilt 1974
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 195
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Assink RD over Fishtrap CR is a concrete channel beam carrying Assink RD over Fishtrap CR in Whatcom County, Washington. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 76 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 195 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Assink RD over Fishtrap CR built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.
What condition is Assink RD over Fishtrap CR 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 Assink RD over Fishtrap CR carry?
About 195 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Assink RD over Fishtrap CR?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Assink RD over Fishtrap CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.