Northwest Avenue over Squallicum Wy Crk Cmstp&
FairWhatcom County, Washington · 1.5 Nw. City Hall · Structure no. 085432000000000
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 329 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,700
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Northwest Avenue over Squallicum Wy Crk Cmstp& is a concrete continuous slab carrying Northwest Avenue over Squallicum Wy Crk Cmstp& in Whatcom County, Washington. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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.
It carries about 10,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2043. The structure is 329 ft (100.2 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Northwest Avenue over Squallicum Wy Crk Cmstp& built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Northwest Avenue over Squallicum Wy Crk Cmstp& 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 Northwest Avenue over Squallicum Wy Crk Cmstp& carry?
About 10,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Northwest Avenue over Squallicum Wy Crk Cmstp&?
The structure is 329 ft (100.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns Northwest Avenue over Squallicum Wy Crk Cmstp&?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.