Bruce RD over California CR
GoodWhatcom County, Washington · 00.2 N. Bay Rd. · Structure no. 084753000000000
- Built
- 1923
- 102 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 643
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bruce RD over California CR is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Bruce RD over California CR in Whatcom County, Washington. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 102 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 643 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bruce RD over California CR built?
It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is Bruce RD over California CR 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Bruce RD over California CR carry?
About 643 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Bruce RD over California CR?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Bruce RD over California CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.