US Bridges

Hillaire RD over Red River

Good

Whatcom County, Washington · 0.01 S of N Red River RD · Structure no. 087055000000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
284
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hillaire RD over Red River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hillaire RD over Red River in Whatcom County, Washington. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 284 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2042. The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHillaire RD
CrossesRed River
Location0.01 S of N Red River RD
RouteCounty Highway 16000
Coordinates48.80838, -122.64996
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length85 ft (25.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic284 (2021)
Projected traffic350 by 2042
Trucks1%
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

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$3.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hillaire RD over Red River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hillaire RD over Red River 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Hillaire RD over Red River carry?

About 284 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hillaire RD over Red River?

The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Hillaire RD over Red River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.