US Bridges

Turkington RD over Jones CR

FairPosted for load

Whatcom County, Washington · 00.5 W Valley HWY · Structure no. 080422000000000

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
338
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Turkington RD over Jones CR is a concrete channel beam carrying Turkington RD over Jones CR in Whatcom County, Washington. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 74 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 338 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesTurkington RD
CrossesJones CR
Location00.5 W Valley HWY
RouteCounty Highway 89200
CountyWhatcom County
StateWashington
Coordinates48.7271, -122.21954
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating20.9 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic338 (2020)
Projected traffic400 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Turkington RD over Jones CR built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is Turkington RD over Jones 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Turkington RD over Jones CR carry?

About 338 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Turkington RD over Jones 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 Turkington RD over Jones CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.