Northshore RD over Smith Creek
GoodWhatcom County, Washington · 02.8 SE of Y Road · Structure no. 085798000000000
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 99 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,010
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Northshore RD over Smith Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Northshore RD over Smith Creek in Whatcom County, Washington. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Washington average of 49.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,010 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2043. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Northshore RD over Smith Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Northshore RD over Smith Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.
How much traffic does Northshore RD over Smith Creek carry?
About 1,010 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Northshore RD over Smith Creek?
The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Northshore RD over Smith Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.