Meador Avenue over Whatcom Creek
PoorWhatcom County, Washington · 0.07 E JCT N State ST · Structure no. 085532000000000
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 1962
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 56 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,700
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Meador Avenue over Whatcom Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Meador Avenue over Whatcom Creek in Whatcom County, Washington. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 89 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: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,400 by 2043. The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Meador Avenue over Whatcom Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.
What condition is Meador 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 Meador Avenue over Whatcom Creek carry?
About 3,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Meador Avenue over Whatcom Creek?
The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Meador Avenue over Whatcom Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.