Lake Whatcom Blvd over Austin Creek
GoodWhatcom County, Washington · 00.2 Lk Louise Road · Structure no. 087388000000000
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 82 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,495
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lake Whatcom Blvd over Austin Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lake Whatcom Blvd over Austin Creek in Whatcom County, Washington. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 5,495 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,201 by 2042. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lake Whatcom Blvd over Austin Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lake Whatcom Blvd over Austin 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 2024.
How much traffic does Lake Whatcom Blvd over Austin Creek carry?
About 5,495 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Lake Whatcom Blvd over Austin Creek?
The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Lake Whatcom Blvd over Austin Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.