Electric Avenue over Whatcom Creek
PoorPosted for loadWhatcom County, Washington · 0.11 S JCT Alabama ST · Structure no. 085375000000000
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Electric Avenue over Whatcom Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Electric Avenue over Whatcom Creek in Whatcom County, Washington. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 8,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Electric Avenue over Whatcom Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Electric Avenue over Whatcom Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does Electric Avenue over Whatcom Creek carry?
About 8,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Electric Avenue over Whatcom Creek?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Electric Avenue over Whatcom Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.