Point Whitshed RD over Hartney Bay
FairCounty 063, Alaska · Mile Point 5.2 · Structure no. 1085
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1966
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 127 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 440
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Point Whitshed RD over Hartney Bay is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Point Whitshed RD over Hartney Bay in County 063, Alaska. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 64 years old, older than the Alaska average of 35.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 440 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 830 by 2039. The structure is 127 ft (38.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Point Whitshed RD over Hartney Bay built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.
What condition is Point Whitshed RD over Hartney Bay in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Point Whitshed RD over Hartney Bay carry?
About 440 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Point Whitshed RD over Hartney Bay?
The structure is 127 ft (38.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Point Whitshed RD over Hartney Bay?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.