Sand Point Road over Humbolt Slough
PoorAleutians East Borough, Alaska · Sand Point · Structure no. 1972
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 90 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sand Point Road over Humbolt Slough is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sand Point Road over Humbolt Slough in Aleutians East Borough, Alaska. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Alaska average of 35.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2035. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sand Point Road over Humbolt Slough built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sand Point Road over Humbolt Slough in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Sand Point Road over Humbolt Slough carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Sand Point Road over Humbolt Slough?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Sand Point Road over Humbolt Slough?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.