Dalton Trail Spur over Little Salmon River
FairHaines Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 3.2 · Structure no. 1630
- Built
- 2009
- 16 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 61 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
About this bridge
Dalton Trail Spur over Little Salmon River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dalton Trail Spur over Little Salmon River in Haines Borough, Alaska. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2035. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dalton Trail Spur over Little Salmon River built?
It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dalton Trail Spur over Little Salmon 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 Dalton Trail Spur over Little Salmon River carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Dalton Trail Spur over Little Salmon River?
The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Dalton Trail Spur over Little Salmon River?
It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.