US Bridges

Stein RD over Dakota CR Trib

FairPosted for load

Whatcom County, Washington · 00.7 S. Haynie Rd. · Structure no. 081522000000000

Built
1906
119 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
323
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stein RD over Dakota CR Trib is a concrete channel beam carrying Stein RD over Dakota CR Trib in Whatcom County, Washington. It was built in 1906 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 119 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 323 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 425 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesStein RD
CrossesDakota CR Trib
Location00.7 S. Haynie Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 32610
Coordinates48.96263, -122.62697
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 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 rating24.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic323 (2019)
Projected traffic425 by 2041
Trucks10%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stein RD over Dakota CR Trib built?

It was built in 1906, making it 119 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is Stein 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Stein RD over Dakota CR Trib carry?

About 323 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Stein RD over Dakota CR Trib?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Stein RD over Dakota CR Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.