Woburn Street over Whatcom Creek
FairWhatcom County, Washington · 0.1 Mi. S. Iowa St. · Structure no. 085825000000000
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 66 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11,900
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Woburn Street over Whatcom Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Woburn Street over Whatcom 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 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.
It carries about 11,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,000 by 2043. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 40 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 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Woburn Street over Whatcom Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Woburn 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Woburn Street over Whatcom Creek carry?
About 11,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Woburn Street over Whatcom Creek?
The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Woburn Street over Whatcom Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.