Baker Lk RD over Sandy CR
FairWhatcom County, Washington · 03.85 N Skagit Line · Structure no. 083253000000000
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 127 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 916
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Baker Lk RD over Sandy CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Baker Lk RD over Sandy CR in Whatcom County, Washington. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 68 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.
It carries about 916 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2046. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Baker Lk RD over Sandy CR built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is Baker Lk RD over Sandy 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 Baker Lk RD over Sandy CR carry?
About 916 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Baker Lk RD over Sandy CR?
The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Baker Lk RD over Sandy CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.