Mineral Creek Road over Mineral Creek
PoorPosted for loadCounty 063, Alaska · Mile Point 0.3 · Structure no. 0944
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 101 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mineral Creek Road over Mineral Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Mineral Creek Road over Mineral Creek in County 063, Alaska. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2035. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 12 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mineral Creek Road over Mineral Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mineral Creek Road over Mineral 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Mineral Creek Road over Mineral Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Mineral Creek Road over Mineral Creek?
The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Mineral Creek Road over Mineral Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.