Jones RD over Sumas River
FairPosted for loadWhatcom County, Washington · 0.1 W Conchman Rd. · Structure no. 084869000000000
- Built
- 1917
- 108 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 152 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 220
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Jones RD over Sumas River is a concrete channel beam carrying Jones RD over Sumas River in Whatcom County, Washington. It was built in 1917 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 108 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 220 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2046. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Jones RD over Sumas River built?
It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Jones RD over Sumas River 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Jones RD over Sumas River carry?
About 220 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Jones RD over Sumas River?
The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Jones RD over Sumas River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.