Road & Bridge Projects

Capital Programs
Frequently Asked Questions
Whatcom County Map

Design, Construction:

• Road Construction

Bridge & Hydraulic:

• Bridge Program
• Bridge Load Restriction - Maps
• Standard AASHTO RatingVehicles

Development:

• Addressing, Road Naming
• Development Standards
• Forms
• Records Management
• Review and Mitigation

Traffic:

• Current Road Closures & Restrictions
• Load & Weight Restrictions
• Forms
• Encroachment Permits
• Pavement Management
• Transportation Analysis

Email:
engineering@co.whatcom.wa.us

Engineering Services
5280 Northwest Drive
Suite C
Bellingham, WA 98226
Map
(360) 676-6730
(360) 380-8110
Fax: (360) 676-6558

Design & Construction and
Hydraulic & Environmental
2011 Young St.
Ste. 201
Bellingham, WA 98225
(one block East of the Courthouse)
Map
(360) 715-7450
Fax: (360) 715-7451

Appendices

A.  Road Standards Ordinance

B.  Trail Permit, Encroachment Permit, and Other Road-Related Ordinances

C.  Gravel Road Conversion Policy

D.  Preliminary Traffic & Concurrency Information Form

E.  Engineered Traffic Study Guidelines

F.  Plan Checklist

G.  Retaining Wall Details

H.  Unified Soil Classification System (2.3 Mb)

I.  Whatcom County's Approved Plant List

J.  Driveway Intersection Sight Distance Guidelines