PARK ENTRANCE ROAD
Carrying PARK ENTRANCE ROAD over TERRELL CREEK
BIRCH BAY STATE PARK, Whatcom, Washington
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: PARK ENTRANCE ROAD
The PARK ENTRANCE ROAD bridge in Whatcom, Washington carries PARK ENTRANCE ROAD over TERRELL CREEK. It was built in 1963, making it 63 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 9.5 meters (31 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 135 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Washington bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Park/Forest/Reservation.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 18.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How PARK ENTRANCE ROAD compares
Live comparison across Washington.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1963
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 9.5 m (31 ft)
- Deck Width
- 5.2 m (17 ft)
- Owner
- State Park/Forest/Reservation
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 135 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 086472000000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether PARK ENTRANCE ROAD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare PARK ENTRANCE ROAD against other structures in Whatcom and across Washington. Washington bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for PARK ENTRANCE ROAD?
PARK ENTRANCE ROAD in Whatcom, Washington has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is PARK ENTRANCE ROAD inspected?
PARK ENTRANCE ROAD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 135 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PARK ENTRANCE ROAD is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for PARK ENTRANCE ROAD?
PARK ENTRANCE ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 18.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining PARK ENTRANCE ROAD?
PARK ENTRANCE ROAD is owned and maintained by State Park/Forest/Reservation.
How old is PARK ENTRANCE ROAD and does age affect safety?
PARK ENTRANCE ROAD was built in 1963, making it 63 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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