Holly Street over Whatcom Creek
FairPosted for loadWhatcom County, Washington · .3 W of City Hall · Structure no. 085522000000000
- Built
- 1922
- 103 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,700
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Holly Street over Whatcom Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Holly Street over Whatcom Creek in Whatcom County, Washington. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 8,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,000 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 81 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 | 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Holly Street over Whatcom Creek built?
It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.
What condition is Holly Street over Whatcom Creek 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 Holly Street over Whatcom Creek carry?
About 8,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Holly Street over Whatcom Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.
Who owns Holly Street over Whatcom Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.