Hillside RD over Falls Creek
FairWhatcom County, Washington · 01.9 W Valley HWY · Structure no. 082333000000000
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 194
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hillside RD over Falls Creek is a concrete frame carrying Hillside RD over Falls Creek in Whatcom County, Washington. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 56 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 194 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hillside RD over Falls Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is Hillside RD over Falls Creek 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does Hillside RD over Falls Creek carry?
About 194 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Hillside RD over Falls Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Hillside RD over Falls Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.