SR 542 over Fossil Creek
Poor Condition92 years old1,283 vehicles/day
Location
| State | Washington |
| County | Whatcom |
| Location | 15.8 E Jct SR 547 |
| Carries | SR 542 |
| Crosses | Fossil Creek |
| Coordinates | 48.90571, -121.84811 |
Condition Ratings
| Overall Condition | Poor |
| Deck | 7 (Good) |
| Superstructure | 4 (Poor) |
| Substructure | 6 (Satisfactory) |
| Channel/Waterway | 6 (Satisfactory) |
| Scour Critical | 3 — Scour critical |
Physical Characteristics
| Material | Wood or Timber |
| Design | Stringer/Multi-beam |
| Total Length | 59.1 ft (18 m) |
| Max Span | 23.0 ft (7 m) |
| Deck Width | 26.2 ft (8 m) |
| Deck Area | 144 sq m |
| Main Spans | 3 |
| Year Built | 1934 |
Traffic
| Avg Daily Traffic | 1,283 (2023) |
| Truck Traffic | 5% |
| Lanes On Bridge | 2 |
Inspection & Ownership
| Last Inspection | 624 |
| Inspection Frequency | Every 24 months |
| Owner | State Highway Agency |
| Historical Significance | Bridge is not eligible for the National Register |
| Structure Number | 0001755A0000000 |