Jones RD over Saar CR
FairWhatcom County, Washington · 00.7 W Nims Rd. · Structure no. 084206000000000
- Built
- 1946
- 79 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 206
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Jones RD over Saar CR is a concrete channel beam carrying Jones RD over Saar CR in Whatcom County, Washington. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 79 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 5 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 206 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Jones RD over Saar CR built?
It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is Jones RD over Saar 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Jones RD over Saar CR carry?
About 206 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Jones RD over Saar CR?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Jones RD over Saar CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.