South Pass RD over Swift CR
FairWhatcom County, Washington · 00.2 E Nooksack Rd. · Structure no. 083941000000000
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1952
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 82 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,340
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
South Pass RD over Swift CR is a concrete slab carrying South Pass RD over Swift CR in Whatcom County, Washington. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1952, so it is 90 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 2,340 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,640 by 2045. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was South Pass RD over Swift CR built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1952.
What condition is South Pass RD over Swift 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 2023.
How much traffic does South Pass RD over Swift CR carry?
About 2,340 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is South Pass RD over Swift CR?
The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns South Pass RD over Swift CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.