Hillside RD over Sigitowitz Creek
FairPosted for loadWhatcom County, Washington · 01.0 S.W. Potter RD · Structure no. 082474000000000
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1973
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hillside RD over Sigitowitz Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Hillside RD over Sigitowitz Creek in Whatcom County, Washington. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 75 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 26 ft wide.
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Hillside RD over Sigitowitz Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.
What condition is Hillside RD over Sigitowitz 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 Sigitowitz Creek carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Hillside RD over Sigitowitz Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Hillside RD over Sigitowitz Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.