Lake Samish DR N over Lake Samish
PoorPosted for loadWhatcom County, Washington · S End N Lk Samish · Structure no. 083637000000000
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 1963
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 251 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 955
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lake Samish DR N over Lake Samish is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lake Samish DR N over Lake Samish in Whatcom County, Washington. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 72 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 955 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2043. The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lake Samish DR N over Lake Samish built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.
What condition is Lake Samish DR N over Lake Samish 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Lake Samish DR N over Lake Samish carry?
About 955 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Lake Samish DR N over Lake Samish?
The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Lake Samish DR N over Lake Samish?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.