US Bridges

Clearbrook RD over Johnson Creek

Good

Whatcom County, Washington · 0.44 W Nooksack Rd. · Structure no. 088231000000000

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
240
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clearbrook RD over Johnson Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Clearbrook RD over Johnson Creek in Whatcom County, Washington. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2046. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesClearbrook RD
CrossesJohnson Creek
Location0.44 W Nooksack Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 63520
Coordinates48.97843, -122.31861
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 inspectionNovember 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 rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2024)
Projected traffic450 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Clearbrook RD over Johnson Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clearbrook RD over Johnson 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Clearbrook RD over Johnson Creek carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Clearbrook RD over Johnson Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Clearbrook RD over Johnson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.