US Bridges

Bender RD over Fish Trap CR

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Whatcom County, Washington · 0.4 N Drayton ST · Structure no. 086045000000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Frame
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,445
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bender RD over Fish Trap CR is a prestressed concrete frame carrying Bender RD over Fish Trap CR in Whatcom County, Washington. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 5,445 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBender RD
CrossesFish Trap CR
Location0.4 N Drayton ST
RouteCity Street 710
CountyWhatcom County
StateWashington
Coordinates48.95606, -122.44175
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,445 (2021)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bender RD over Fish Trap CR built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bender RD over Fish Trap CR 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Bender RD over Fish Trap CR carry?

About 5,445 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bender RD over Fish Trap CR?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Bender RD over Fish Trap CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.