Main Street over Nooksack River
FairPosted for loadWhatcom County, Washington · At Front ST · Structure no. 085500000000000
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 429 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,350
- 2017 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Main Street over Nooksack River is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Main Street over Nooksack River in Whatcom County, Washington. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 75 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 21,350 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,400 by 2040. The structure is 429 ft (130.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Main Street over Nooksack River built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is Main Street over Nooksack 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Main Street over Nooksack River carry?
About 21,350 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Main Street over Nooksack River?
The structure is 429 ft (130.8 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Main Street over Nooksack River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.