US Bridges

Hannegan RD over Scott Ditch

Good

Whatcom County, Washington · 00.6 N Vandyke · Structure no. 088047000000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,000
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hannegan RD over Scott Ditch is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Hannegan RD over Scott Ditch 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 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,500 by 2046. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHannegan RD
CrossesScott Ditch
Location00.6 N Vandyke
RouteCounty Highway 55110
Coordinates48.92082, -122.44196
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionJanuary 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span72 ft (22 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (2024)
Projected traffic9,500 by 2046
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$3.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hannegan RD over Scott Ditch built?

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

What condition is Hannegan RD over Scott Ditch 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 2024.

How much traffic does Hannegan RD over Scott Ditch carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Hannegan RD over Scott Ditch?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (22 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Hannegan RD over Scott Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.