US Bridges

Nulle RD over Friday CR

Fair

Whatcom County, Washington · 00.4 E W Lk Samish · Structure no. 084878000000000

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1956
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
75 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
851
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nulle RD over Friday CR is a concrete channel beam carrying Nulle RD over Friday CR in Whatcom County, Washington. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1956, 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 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 851 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2046. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesNulle RD
CrossesFriday CR
Location00.4 E W Lk Samish
RouteCounty Highway 41830
CountyWhatcom County
StateWashington
Coordinates48.6452, -122.37195
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length75 ft (22.9 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 traffic851 (2024)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$3.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nulle RD over Friday CR built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.

What condition is Nulle RD over Friday 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Nulle RD over Friday CR carry?

About 851 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Nulle RD over Friday CR?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Nulle RD over Friday CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.