LAKE WHATCOM BLVD
Carrying LAKE WHATCOM BLVD over UNNAMED CREEK
01.3 SE LAKE LOUISE, Whatcom, Washington
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: LAKE WHATCOM BLVD
The LAKE WHATCOM BLVD bridge in Whatcom, Washington carries LAKE WHATCOM BLVD over UNNAMED CREEK. It was built in 2006, making it 20 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 69.5 meters (228 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,880 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Washington bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 20.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How LAKE WHATCOM BLVD 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
- 2006
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 69.5 m (228 ft)
- Deck Width
- 11.4 m (37 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,880 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 087395000000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether LAKE WHATCOM BLVD 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 LAKE WHATCOM BLVD against other structures in Whatcom and across Washington. Washington bridges
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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 LAKE WHATCOM BLVD?
LAKE WHATCOM BLVD in Whatcom, Washington has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is LAKE WHATCOM BLVD inspected?
LAKE WHATCOM BLVD'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 1,880 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LAKE WHATCOM BLVD is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for LAKE WHATCOM BLVD?
LAKE WHATCOM BLVD has an NBI inventory load rating of 20.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining LAKE WHATCOM BLVD?
LAKE WHATCOM BLVD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is LAKE WHATCOM BLVD and does age affect safety?
LAKE WHATCOM BLVD was built in 2006, making it 20 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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