Copper River HWY over Scott Glacier No 8
PoorCounty 063, Alaska · Mile Point 10.0 · Structure no. 0408
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 162 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 520
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Copper River HWY over Scott Glacier No 8 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Copper River HWY over Scott Glacier No 8 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 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 520 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 630 by 2039. The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long and 30 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 8 built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Copper River HWY over Scott Glacier No 8 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 Scott Glacier No 8 carry?
About 520 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is Copper River HWY over Scott Glacier No 8?
The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Copper River HWY over Scott Glacier No 8?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.