US Bridges

Goshen RD over Anderson CR

PoorPosted for load

Whatcom County, Washington · 00.4 W. Sand RD · Structure no. 082475000000000

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,114
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Goshen RD over Anderson CR is a concrete channel beam carrying Goshen RD over Anderson CR in Whatcom County, Washington. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 52 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,114 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesGoshen RD
CrossesAnderson CR
Location00.4 W. Sand RD
RouteCounty Highway 56140
Coordinates48.85742, -122.34347
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,114 (2020)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2042
Trucks2%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Goshen RD over Anderson CR built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Goshen RD over Anderson CR 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Goshen RD over Anderson CR carry?

About 1,114 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Goshen RD over Anderson CR?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Goshen RD over Anderson CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.