Gustavus Airport R over Salmon River
PoorHoonah-Angoon Census Area, Alaska · Mile Point 1.5 · Structure no. 0444
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 158 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,020
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gustavus Airport R over Salmon River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gustavus Airport R over Salmon River in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, Alaska. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Alaska average of 35.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,020 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,560 by 2039. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Gustavus Airport R over Salmon River built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gustavus Airport R over Salmon River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does Gustavus Airport R over Salmon River carry?
About 1,020 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Gustavus Airport R over Salmon River?
The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Gustavus Airport R over Salmon River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.