US Bridges

Rock RD over Saar CR

Fair

Whatcom County, Washington · 0.18 W of Lenhart RD · Structure no. 080448000000000

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
524
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rock RD over Saar CR is a concrete channel beam carrying Rock RD over Saar CR in Whatcom County, Washington. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 59 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 524 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRock RD
CrossesSaar CR
Location0.18 W of Lenhart RD
RouteCounty Highway 67920
Coordinates48.99286, -122.20983
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic524 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
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 Rock RD over Saar CR built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Rock RD over Saar 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Rock RD over Saar CR carry?

About 524 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rock RD over Saar CR?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rock RD over Saar CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.