Garrison RD over Sumas River
FairPosted for loadWhatcom County, Washington · 00.2 N Lindsay Rd. · Structure no. 082032000000000
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 69 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 252
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Garrison RD over Sumas River is a concrete channel beam carrying Garrison RD over Sumas River in Whatcom County, Washington. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 90 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 252 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2043. The structure is 69 ft (21 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 | 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Garrison RD over Sumas River built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is Garrison 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Garrison RD over Sumas River carry?
About 252 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Garrison RD over Sumas River?
The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Garrison RD over Sumas River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.