US Bridges

Valley View RD over Dakota CR

Fair

Whatcom County, Washington · 00.1 N of Behme Rd. · Structure no. 081834000000000

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1954
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
75 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,033
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valley View RD over Dakota CR is a concrete channel beam carrying Valley View RD over Dakota CR in Whatcom County, Washington. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1954, so it is 91 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.

It carries about 1,033 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2044. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesValley View RD
CrossesDakota CR
Location00.1 N of Behme Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 23892
CountyWhatcom County
StateWashington
Coordinates48.95752, -122.65996
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.
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating26.5 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,033 (2022)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2044
Trucks3%
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$3.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Valley View RD over Dakota CR built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1954.

What condition is Valley View RD over Dakota 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 April 2024.

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

About 1,033 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Valley View RD over Dakota CR?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Valley View RD over Dakota CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.