Copper River HWY over Million Dollar Bridge
PoorClosed to trafficCounty 063, Alaska · Mile Point 48.8 · Structure no. 0206
- Built
- 1910
- 115 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 1,567 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 65
- 2011 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Copper River HWY over Million Dollar Bridge is a steel truss - thru carrying Copper River HWY over Million Dollar Bridge in County 063, Alaska. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 115 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 65 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2030. The structure is 1,567 ft (477.5 m) long and 20 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Copper River HWY over Million Dollar Bridge built?
It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is Copper River HWY over Million Dollar Bridge 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 Copper River HWY over Million Dollar Bridge carry?
About 65 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Copper River HWY over Million Dollar Bridge?
The structure is 1,567 ft (477.5 m) long with a longest span of 450 ft (137.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Copper River HWY over Million Dollar Bridge?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.