Salakanum Wy over Anderson Creek
PoorWhatcom County, Washington · 00.4 So of Goshen · Structure no. 082470000000000
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Salakanum Wy over Anderson Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Salakanum Wy over Anderson Creek in Whatcom County, Washington. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2007, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Salakanum Wy over Anderson Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is Salakanum Wy over Anderson Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.
How much traffic does Salakanum Wy over Anderson Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Salakanum Wy over Anderson Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Salakanum Wy over Anderson Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.