Lutak Spur over Chilkoot River
FairHaines Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 4.8 · Structure no. 0387
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 200 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 90
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lutak Spur over Chilkoot River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lutak Spur over Chilkoot River in Haines Borough, Alaska. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2039. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 27 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lutak Spur over Chilkoot River built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lutak Spur over Chilkoot River 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Lutak Spur over Chilkoot River carry?
About 90 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Lutak Spur over Chilkoot River?
The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Lutak Spur over Chilkoot River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.