Marine DR over Nooksack River
FairWhatcom County, Washington · 00.2 E Ferndale Rd. · Structure no. 080772000000000
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 1969
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 420 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Marine DR over Nooksack River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Marine DR over Nooksack River in Whatcom County, Washington. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 89 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 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2045. The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Marine DR over Nooksack River built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.
What condition is Marine DR over Nooksack River 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 2023.
How much traffic does Marine DR over Nooksack River carry?
About 3,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Marine DR over Nooksack River?
The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Marine DR over Nooksack River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.