US Bridges

Mosquito Lk RD over North Fork

FairPosted for load

Whatcom County, Washington · 00.2 W N. Fork Rd. · Structure no. 084761000000000

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
210 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
800
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mosquito Lk RD over North Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mosquito Lk RD over North Fork in Whatcom County, Washington. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 95 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2043. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesMosquito Lk RD
CrossesNorth Fork
Location00.2 W N. Fork Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 84190
Coordinates48.83833, -122.15333
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span149 ft (45.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2021)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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$7.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mosquito Lk RD over North Fork built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is Mosquito Lk RD over North Fork 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Mosquito Lk RD over North Fork carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Mosquito Lk RD over North Fork?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 149 ft (45.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Mosquito Lk RD over North Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.