Point Whitshed RD over Heney Creek
PoorPosted for loadCounty 063, Alaska · Mile Point 1.8 · Structure no. 0844
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 56 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 440
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Point Whitshed RD over Heney Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Point Whitshed RD over Heney Creek in County 063, Alaska. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 440 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 830 by 2039. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 22 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Point Whitshed RD over Heney Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is Point Whitshed RD over Heney Creek 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 Point Whitshed RD over Heney Creek carry?
About 440 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Point Whitshed RD over Heney Creek?
The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Point Whitshed RD over Heney Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.