US Bridges

Roeder Ave over BNSF RR

Fair

Whatcom County, Washington · .25 W Fed Bldg · Structure no. 087569000000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
430 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
7,500
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roeder Ave over BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Roeder Ave over BNSF RR in Whatcom County, Washington. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,900 by 2043. The structure is 430 ft (131.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoeder Ave
CrossesBNSF RR
Location.25 W Fed Bldg
RouteCity Street 86403
CountyWhatcom County
StateWashington
Coordinates48.75167, -122.48306
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length430 ft (131.1 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,500 (2021)
Projected traffic9,900 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$15.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Roeder Ave over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Roeder Ave over BNSF RR 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Roeder Ave over BNSF RR carry?

About 7,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Roeder Ave over BNSF RR?

The structure is 430 ft (131.1 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Roeder Ave over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.