Copper River HWY over Scott Glacier No 5
GoodCounty 063, Alaska · Mile Point 9.2 · Structure no. 0352
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 520
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Copper River HWY over Scott Glacier No 5 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Copper River HWY over Scott Glacier No 5 in County 063, Alaska. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 520 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 630 by 2039. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Copper River HWY over Scott Glacier No 5 built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Copper River HWY over Scott Glacier No 5 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 Copper River HWY over Scott Glacier No 5 carry?
About 520 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is Copper River HWY over Scott Glacier No 5?
The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Copper River HWY over Scott Glacier No 5?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.