US Bridges

Dalton Trail Spur over Clear Creek (haines)

Fair

Haines Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 2.9 · Structure no. 1631

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2018 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Dalton Trail Spur over Clear Creek (haines) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dalton Trail Spur over Clear Creek (haines) in Haines Borough, Alaska. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2035. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesDalton Trail Spur
CrossesClear Creek (haines)
LocationMile Point 2.9
StateAlaska
Coordinates59.3843, -136.0751
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2018)
Projected traffic12 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dalton Trail Spur over Clear Creek (haines) built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dalton Trail Spur over Clear Creek (haines) 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Dalton Trail Spur over Clear Creek (haines) carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Dalton Trail Spur over Clear Creek (haines)?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Dalton Trail Spur over Clear Creek (haines)?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.