I-5 over SR 11 (connelly Ave)
Whatcom County, Washington · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- I-5 over SR 11 (connelly Ave) in Whatcom County, Washington, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 22,194 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 157 of the 355 inventoried bridges in Whatcom County rated good (44.2%); 20 (5.6%) are rated poor.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous concrete slab |
| Length | about 168 ft |
| Location | 8.1 N Skagit Co |
| NBI structure number | 0006928B0000000 |
| Condition class | Good |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Washington department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Whatcom County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-5 over Orchard Dr/squalicum CR | 1958 | 39,925 | Fair |
| I-5 over Orchard Dr/squalicum CR | 1958 | 39,925 | Fair |
| I-5 over Meador Ave | 1957 | 38,169 | Fair |
| I-5 over Meador Ave | 1957 | 38,169 | Fair |
| I-5 over Iowa St | 1957 | 33,565 | Fair |
| I-5 over Whatcom Creek | 1957 | 33,565 | Fair |
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