Shady LN over Silver Creek
FairWhatcom County, Washington · 00.14 N Rural Ave · Structure no. 080242000000000
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 1971
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 70
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Shady LN over Silver Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Shady LN over Silver Creek in Whatcom County, Washington. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 72 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 26 ft wide.
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 | 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Shady LN over Silver Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.
What condition is Shady LN over Silver 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Shady LN over Silver Creek carry?
About 70 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Shady LN over Silver Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Shady LN over Silver Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.