US Bridges

Robinson Street over Nooksack Slough

FairPosted for load

Whatcom County, Washington · 0.06 E Everson RD · Structure no. 085613000000000

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Robinson Street over Nooksack Slough is a concrete channel beam carrying Robinson Street over Nooksack Slough in Whatcom County, Washington. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesRobinson Street
CrossesNooksack Slough
Location0.06 E Everson RD
RouteCity Street 425
Coordinates48.90939, -122.35333
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2024)
Projected traffic20 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Robinson Street over Nooksack Slough built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Robinson Street over Nooksack Slough 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 2024.

How much traffic does Robinson Street over Nooksack Slough carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Robinson Street over Nooksack Slough?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Robinson Street over Nooksack Slough?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.