SR 542 over Nooksack River

Good Condition27 years old11,291 vehicles/day

Location

StateWashington
CountyWhatcom
Location9.7 E Jct I-5
CarriesSR 542
CrossesNooksack River
Coordinates48.84127, -122.29488

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionGood
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length930.1 ft (283.5 m)
Max Span203.1 ft (61.9 m)
Deck Width44.9 ft (13.7 m)
Deck Area3883.9 sq m
Main Spans5
Year Built1999

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic11,291 (2023)
Truck Traffic8%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection624
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceHistorical significance is not determined
Structure Number0015410A0000000

Nearby Bridges

SR 542 over Overflow Channel 0.3 mi Good SR 9 over Overflow Channel 0.3 mi Good SR 542 over Overflow Channel No 2 0.5 mi Poor SR 9 over Smith Creek 0.7 mi Good Putnam RD over Smith CR 0.8 mi Fair SR 542 over Smith Creek 0.9 mi Good Lind RD over Smith CR 1.0 mi Fair SR 542 over Smith Creek 1.5 mi Good SR 542 over Mccauley CR 1.7 mi Good Deming RD over Smith Creek Overflow 1.8 mi Fair