Dock Access Road over Breach Bridge
GoodAleutians East Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 0.4 · Structure no. 2261
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 85 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dock Access Road over Breach Bridge is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Dock Access Road over Breach Bridge in Aleutians East Borough, Alaska. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the Alaska average of 35.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2035. The structure is 85 ft (26 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dock Access Road over Breach Bridge built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dock Access Road over Breach Bridge in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Dock Access Road over Breach Bridge carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Dock Access Road over Breach Bridge?
The structure is 85 ft (26 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Dock Access Road over Breach Bridge?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.