Main Street over Fishtrap Creek
GoodWhatcom County, Washington · 0.2 W Third Street · Structure no. 088697000000000
- Built
- 2014
- 11 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 96 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,039
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Main Street over Fishtrap Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Main Street over Fishtrap Creek in Whatcom County, Washington. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 6,039 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,500 by 2045. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Main Street over Fishtrap Creek built?
It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.
What condition is Main 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 Main Street over Fishtrap Creek carry?
About 6,039 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Main Street over Fishtrap Creek?
The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns Main Street over Fishtrap Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.