North Pass RD over Sumas River
FairWhatcom County, Washington · 00.3 N Minaker RD · Structure no. 081240000000000
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 260
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
North Pass RD over Sumas River is a concrete channel beam carrying North Pass RD over Sumas River in Whatcom County, Washington. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 76 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 650 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was North Pass RD over Sumas River built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is North Pass RD over Sumas 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does North Pass RD over Sumas River carry?
About 260 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is North Pass RD over Sumas River?
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 North Pass RD over Sumas River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.