Valencia Street over Whatcom Creek
GoodWhatcom County, Washington · 0.21 N JCT Fraser ST · Structure no. 086592000000000
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Valencia Street over Whatcom Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Valencia Street over Whatcom Creek in Whatcom County, Washington. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2043. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Valencia Street over Whatcom Creek built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is Valencia Street over Whatcom 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Valencia Street over Whatcom Creek carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Valencia Street over Whatcom Creek?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns Valencia Street over Whatcom Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.