Rathbone RD over Bertrand Creek
GoodWhatcom County, Washington · 00.8 S B.B.-Lyn. RD · Structure no. 083596000000000
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 82 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,522
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rathbone RD over Bertrand Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Rathbone RD over Bertrand Creek in Whatcom County, Washington. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 75 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 1,522 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2045. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rathbone RD over Bertrand Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is Rathbone RD over Bertrand Creek 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does Rathbone RD over Bertrand Creek carry?
About 1,522 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Rathbone RD over Bertrand Creek?
The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Rathbone RD over Bertrand Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.