Porcupine Crossing over Klehini River
GoodHaines Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 0.1 · Structure no. 1216
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 360 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 110
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Porcupine Crossing over Klehini River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Porcupine Crossing over Klehini River in Haines Borough, Alaska. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2039. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 33 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Porcupine Crossing over Klehini River built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is Porcupine Crossing over Klehini River 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 Porcupine Crossing over Klehini River carry?
About 110 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is Porcupine Crossing over Klehini River?
The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Porcupine Crossing over Klehini River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.