Birchwood Ave. over Bug Lake Overflow

Fair Condition39 years old6,200 vehicles/day

Location

StateWashington
CountyWhatcom
LocationJct Birchwood/squalicum
CarriesBirchwood Ave.
CrossesBug Lake Overflow
Coordinates48.77694, -122.47537

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Culvert6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignCulvert
Total Length24.0 ft (7.3 m)
Max Span9.8 ft (3 m)
Deck Area73.7 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1987

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic6,200 (2021)
Truck Traffic5%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection523
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCity/Municipal Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceHistorical significance is not determined
Structure Number085824000000000

Nearby Bridges

Squalicum PKWY over Squalicum CR 0.1 mi Good I-5 over Orchard Dr/squalicum CR 0.2 mi Fair I-5 over Orchard Dr/squalicum CR 0.2 mi Fair James Street over Squalicum Creek 0.5 mi Good I-5 over SR 539 Meridian ST 0.6 mi Fair I-5 over SR 539 0.6 mi Fair I-5 Off Ramp over SR 539 Creek 0.6 mi Fair SR 542 (sunset Dr) over I-5 0.7 mi Good Northwest Avenue over Squallicum Wy Crk Cmstp& 0.9 mi Fair Squallicum Way over Squallicum Creek 1.0 mi Fair