Haines Highway over Muncaster Creek
GoodHaines Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 28.3 · Structure no. 0743
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 160
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Haines Highway over Muncaster Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Haines Highway over Muncaster Creek in Haines Borough, 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 160 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 190 by 2039. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Haines Highway over Muncaster Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Haines Highway over Muncaster 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Haines Highway over Muncaster Creek carry?
About 160 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Haines Highway over Muncaster Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Haines Highway over Muncaster Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.