US Bridges

Bridge Wy over California CR

FairPosted for load

Whatcom County, Washington · 0.02 SW Loomis TR · Structure no. 082694000000000

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridge Wy over California CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bridge Wy over California CR in Whatcom County, Washington. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 103 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 12 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2045. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesBridge Wy
CrossesCalifornia CR
Location0.02 SW Loomis TR
RouteCounty Highway 26290
CountyWhatcom County
StateWashington
Coordinates48.94985, -122.71146
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12 (2023)
Projected traffic20 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$2.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bridge Wy over California CR built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Bridge Wy over California CR 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Bridge Wy over California CR carry?

About 12 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bridge Wy over California CR?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Bridge Wy over California CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.