Haines Highway over Chilkat River
FairHaines Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 23.2 · Structure no. 0742
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 504 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 340
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Haines Highway over Chilkat River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Haines Highway over Chilkat River in Haines Borough, Alaska. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 6 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 340 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2039. The structure is 504 ft (153.5 m) long and 27 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Haines Highway over Chilkat River built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Haines Highway over Chilkat 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 Haines Highway over Chilkat River carry?
About 340 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Haines Highway over Chilkat River?
The structure is 504 ft (153.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Haines Highway over Chilkat River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.