US Bridges

Fraser Street over Cemetery Creek

Good

Whatcom County, Washington · 0.06 W of Valencia ST · Structure no. 088446000000000

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Frame
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,000
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fraser Street over Cemetery Creek is a prestressed concrete frame carrying Fraser Street over Cemetery Creek in Whatcom County, Washington. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 4,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,500 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFraser Street
CrossesCemetery Creek
Location0.06 W of Valencia ST
RouteCity Street 10
Coordinates48.75167, -122.44792
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2019)
Projected traffic4,500 by 2041
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$380,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fraser Street over Cemetery Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fraser Street over Cemetery 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Fraser Street over Cemetery Creek carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Fraser Street over Cemetery Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Fraser Street over Cemetery Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.