US Bridges

H Street RD over Bertrand Cr.

Fair

Whatcom County, Washington · 00.3 W Jackman Rd. · Structure no. 086179000000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
118 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,248
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

H Street RD over Bertrand Cr. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying H Street RD over Bertrand Cr. in Whatcom County, Washington. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 1,248 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2041. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesH Street RD
CrossesBertrand Cr.
Location00.3 W Jackman Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 34700
Coordinates48.99336, -122.50932
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,248 (2024)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$4.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was H Street RD over Bertrand Cr. built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is H Street RD over Bertrand Cr. 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 H Street RD over Bertrand Cr. carry?

About 1,248 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is H Street RD over Bertrand Cr.?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns H Street RD over Bertrand Cr.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.