US Bridges

Valley View RD over Haynie CR

FairPosted for load

Whatcom County, Washington · 00.1 S Mcgee Rd. · Structure no. 081196000000000

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
820
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valley View RD over Haynie CR is a concrete channel beam carrying Valley View RD over Haynie CR in Whatcom County, Washington. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 69 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 820 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesValley View RD
CrossesHaynie CR
Location00.1 S Mcgee Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 23892
Coordinates48.9654, -122.65998
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic820 (2021)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Valley View RD over Haynie CR built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Valley View RD over Haynie 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Valley View RD over Haynie CR carry?

About 820 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Valley View RD over Haynie CR?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Valley View RD over Haynie CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.