I-5 over Nooksack River

Fair Condition55 years old25,301 vehicles/day

Location

StateWashington
CountyWhatcom
Location6.9 N Jct SR 539
CarriesI-5
CrossesNooksack River
Coordinates48.85267, -122.58187

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignTruss - Thru
Total Length897.0 ft (273.4 m)
Max Span220.1 ft (67.1 m)
Deck Width41.7 ft (12.7 m)
Deck Area3472.2 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1971

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic25,301 (2023)
Truck Traffic7%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection424
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number0008655A0000000

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