US Bridges

Sunrise RD over Dakota CR

Good

Whatcom County, Washington · 00.4 N. Jess Road · Structure no. 087393000000000

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,149
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sunrise RD over Dakota CR is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Sunrise RD over Dakota CR in Whatcom County, Washington. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 1,149 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSunrise RD
CrossesDakota CR
Location00.4 N. Jess Road
RouteCounty Highway 35550
Coordinates48.9446, -122.59658
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionMay 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,149 (2020)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2042
Trucks4%
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 Sunrise RD over Dakota CR built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sunrise RD over Dakota CR 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 Sunrise RD over Dakota CR carry?

About 1,149 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Sunrise RD over Dakota CR?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Sunrise RD over Dakota CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.