Shotgun Cove Road over Cove Creek 2
GoodCounty 063, Alaska · Mile Point 0.5 (whittier) · Structure no. 2243
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 65 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Shotgun Cove Road over Cove Creek 2 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Shotgun Cove Road over Cove Creek 2 in County 063, Alaska. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2035. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Shotgun Cove Road over Cove Creek 2 built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is Shotgun Cove Road over Cove Creek 2 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 Shotgun Cove Road over Cove Creek 2 carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Shotgun Cove Road over Cove Creek 2?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns Shotgun Cove Road over Cove Creek 2?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.