US Bridges

Camp Road over Whittier Creek

Good

County 063, Alaska · Mile Point 1.3 · Structure no. 1214

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
113 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
590
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Camp Road over Whittier Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Camp Road over Whittier Creek in County 063, Alaska. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 590 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 760 by 2039. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCamp Road
CrossesWhittier Creek
LocationMile Point 1.3
RouteState Highway 0
StateAlaska
Coordinates60.7769, -148.6951
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.1 US tons
Inventory rating54.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic590 (2020)
Projected traffic760 by 2039
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Camp Road over Whittier Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Camp Road over Whittier Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Camp Road over Whittier Creek carry?

About 590 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Camp Road over Whittier Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Camp Road over Whittier Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.