US Bridges

Arnie RD over California CR

Fair

Whatcom County, Washington · 00.1 E. Valley View · Structure no. 087390000000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
190
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arnie RD over California CR is a concrete channel beam carrying Arnie RD over California CR 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesArnie RD
CrossesCalifornia CR
Location00.1 E. Valley View
RouteCounty Highway 23702
CountyWhatcom County
StateWashington
Coordinates48.92097, -122.65971
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2020)
Projected traffic250 by 2042
Trucks6%
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$1.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Arnie RD over California CR built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arnie RD over California CR 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 2024.

How much traffic does Arnie RD over California CR carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Arnie RD over California CR?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Arnie RD over California CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.