US Bridges

Kickerville RD over California CR

Good

Whatcom County, Washington · 00.2 S Loomis to RD · Structure no. 082778000000000

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Wood or Timber
Length
169 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
951
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kickerville RD over California CR is a wood or timber girder and floorbeam system carrying Kickerville RD over California CR in Whatcom County, Washington. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 69 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 951 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2041. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKickerville RD
CrossesCalifornia CR
Location00.2 S Loomis to RD
RouteCounty Highway 21850
CountyWhatcom County
StateWashington
Coordinates48.94716, -122.70437
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length169 ft (51.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic951 (2021)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2041
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$6.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kickerville RD over California CR built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is Kickerville RD over California CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Kickerville RD over California CR carry?

About 951 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Kickerville RD over California CR?

The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Kickerville RD over California CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.