E. Bakerview Road over Squalicum Creek
FairWhatcom County, Washington · 0.2 E JCT Hannegan RD · Structure no. 086432000000000
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
E. Bakerview Road over Squalicum Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying E. Bakerview Road over Squalicum Creek in Whatcom County, Washington. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 90 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.
It carries about 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,800 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was E. Bakerview Road over Squalicum Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is E. Bakerview Road over Squalicum 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does E. Bakerview Road over Squalicum Creek carry?
About 3,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is E. Bakerview Road over Squalicum Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns E. Bakerview Road over Squalicum Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.