US Bridges

N 14th Street over Fishtrap Creek

Good

Whatcom County, Washington · At Glenning · Structure no. 088044000000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,592
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N 14th Street over Fishtrap Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N 14th Street over Fishtrap Creek in Whatcom County, Washington. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 2,592 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2044. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesN 14th Street
CrossesFishtrap Creek
LocationAt Glenning
RouteCity Street 710
Coordinates48.94431, -122.46513
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJanuary 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,592 (2022)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N 14th Street over Fishtrap Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is N 14th Street over Fishtrap 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does N 14th Street over Fishtrap Creek carry?

About 2,592 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is N 14th Street over Fishtrap Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns N 14th Street over Fishtrap Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.