US Bridges

Stein RD over Dakota Creek

Good

Whatcom County, Washington · 00.1 S. Loomis Trail Road · Structure no. 087235000000000

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
720
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stein RD over Dakota Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Stein RD over Dakota 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 720 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2043. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesStein RD
CrossesDakota Creek
Location00.1 S. Loomis Trail Road
RouteCounty Highway 32610
Coordinates48.94833, -122.63667
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic720 (2023)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$2.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stein RD over Dakota Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stein RD over Dakota 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Stein RD over Dakota Creek carry?

About 720 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Stein RD over Dakota Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Stein RD over Dakota Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.