US Bridges

Badger RD W over Bertrand CR

Good

Whatcom County, Washington · 00.1 E Axling RD · Structure no. 089079000000000

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,988
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Badger RD W over Bertrand CR is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Badger RD W over Bertrand CR in Whatcom County, Washington. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 2,988 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,500 by 2046. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBadger RD W
CrossesBertrand CR
Location00.1 E Axling RD
RouteCounty Highway 32780
Coordinates48.96479, -122.5081
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 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,988 (2024)
Projected traffic3,500 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Badger RD W over Bertrand CR built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Badger RD W over Bertrand CR 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 Badger RD W over Bertrand CR carry?

About 2,988 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Badger RD W over Bertrand CR?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Badger RD W over Bertrand CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.