Custer School RD over Dakota CR Trib
FairPosted for loadWhatcom County, Washington · 00.5 S Behme RD · Structure no. 081519000000000
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 1975
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 843
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Custer School RD over Dakota CR Trib is a concrete channel beam carrying Custer School RD over Dakota CR Trib in Whatcom County, Washington. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 71 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 843 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Custer School RD over Dakota CR Trib built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.
What condition is Custer School RD over Dakota CR Trib 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 2023.
How much traffic does Custer School RD over Dakota CR Trib carry?
About 843 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Custer School RD over Dakota CR Trib?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Custer School RD over Dakota CR Trib?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.