US Bridges

Shotgun Cove Road over Second Salmon Run W Fork

Good

County 063, Alaska · Mile Point 1.7 · Structure no. 4103

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shotgun Cove Road over Second Salmon Run W Fork is a steel culvert carrying Shotgun Cove Road over Second Salmon Run W Fork in County 063, Alaska. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 9 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 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesShotgun Cove Road
CrossesSecond Salmon Run W Fork
LocationMile Point 1.7
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlaska
Coordinates60.78556, -148.63147
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert9 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.8 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2018)
Projected traffic60 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Shotgun Cove Road over Second Salmon Run W Fork built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shotgun Cove Road over Second Salmon Run W Fork 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 Second Salmon Run W Fork carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Shotgun Cove Road over Second Salmon Run W Fork?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m).

Who owns Shotgun Cove Road over Second Salmon Run W Fork?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.