US Bridges

Dalton Highway over Roche Moutonnee Creek

Good

North Slope Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 265.5 · Structure no. 1519

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
130
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dalton Highway over Roche Moutonnee Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Dalton Highway over Roche Moutonnee Creek in North Slope 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 75% of them trucks, projected to reach 190 by 2039. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesDalton Highway
CrossesRoche Moutonnee Creek
LocationMile Point 265.5
RouteState Highway 65
StateAlaska
Coordinates68.3733, -149.31548
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2020)
Projected traffic190 by 2039
Trucks75%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Dalton Highway over Roche Moutonnee Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dalton Highway over Roche Moutonnee Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Dalton Highway over Roche Moutonnee Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 75% are trucks.

How long is Dalton Highway over Roche Moutonnee Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Dalton Highway over Roche Moutonnee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.