US Bridges

Goodwin RD over Swift CR

Fair

Whatcom County, Washington · 00.3 N Massey Rd. · Structure no. 084597000000000

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,443
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Goodwin RD over Swift CR is a concrete channel beam carrying Goodwin RD over Swift CR in Whatcom County, Washington. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 91 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 1,443 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesGoodwin RD
CrossesSwift CR
Location00.3 N Massey Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 66250
Coordinates48.91167, -122.28667
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,443 (2020)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Goodwin RD over Swift CR built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Goodwin 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Goodwin RD over Swift CR carry?

About 1,443 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Goodwin RD over Swift CR?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Goodwin RD over Swift CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.