Lake Whatcom Blvd over Unnamed Creek
FairWhatcom County, Washington · 01.3 SE Lake Louise · Structure no. 087395000000000
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 228 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,880
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lake Whatcom Blvd over Unnamed Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lake Whatcom Blvd over Unnamed Creek in Whatcom County, Washington. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 1,880 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2042. The structure is 228 ft (69.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Unnamed Creek built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lake Whatcom Blvd over Unnamed Creek 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 Lake Whatcom Blvd over Unnamed Creek carry?
About 1,880 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Lake Whatcom Blvd over Unnamed Creek?
The structure is 228 ft (69.6 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Lake Whatcom Blvd over Unnamed Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.