Marine DR over Access RD Creek Old RR
PoorWhatcom County, Washington · 0.3 S Bennett Dr. · Structure no. 083216000000000
- Built
- 1933
- 92 years old, rebuilt 1955
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 270 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,694
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Marine DR over Access RD Creek Old RR is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Marine DR over Access RD Creek Old RR in Whatcom County, Washington. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 92 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.
It carries about 7,694 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2044. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Marine DR over Access RD Creek Old RR built?
It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.
What condition is Marine DR over Access RD Creek Old RR 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Marine DR over Access RD Creek Old RR carry?
About 7,694 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Marine DR over Access RD Creek Old RR?
The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Marine DR over Access RD Creek Old RR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.