Newhalem Campgroun over Skagit River
FairWhatcom County, Washington · 100 Feet South of Highway · Structure no. 9470015P0000000
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 314 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Newhalem Campgroun over Skagit River is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Newhalem Campgroun over Skagit River in Whatcom County, Washington. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2039. The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Newhalem Campgroun over Skagit River built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Newhalem Campgroun over Skagit River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Newhalem Campgroun over Skagit River carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Newhalem Campgroun over Skagit River?
The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Newhalem Campgroun over Skagit River?
It is owned by the National Park Service.