US Bridges

Good River Road over Good River

Fair

Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, Alaska · Mile Point 0.1 · Structure no. 0445

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Good River Road over Good River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Good River Road over Good River in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, Alaska. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, older 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 77 ft (23.4 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesGood River Road
CrossesGood River
LocationMile Point 0.1
StateAlaska
Coordinates58.4125, -135.7721
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 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 and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway 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 Good River Road over Good River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Good River Road over Good 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 2023.

How much traffic does Good River Road over Good River carry?

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

How long is Good River Road over Good River?

The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Good River Road over Good River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.