US Bridges

Lind RD over Smith CR

FairPosted for load

Whatcom County, Washington · 0.12 MI S SR 9 · Structure no. 082830000000000

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lind RD over Smith CR is a concrete channel beam carrying Lind RD over Smith CR in Whatcom County, Washington. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 70 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 6 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesLind RD
CrossesSmith CR
Location0.12 MI S SR 9
RouteCounty Highway 65000
Coordinates48.85581, -122.29397
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 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 traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic150 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$1.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lind RD over Smith CR built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is Lind RD over Smith 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Lind RD over Smith CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Lind RD over Smith CR?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lind RD over Smith CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.