Dalton Highway over Holden Creek
GoodNorth Slope Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 267.8 · Structure no. 1520
- Built
- 2013
- 12 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 Holden Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Dalton Highway over Holden Creek in North Slope Borough, Alaska. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8 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).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dalton Highway over Holden Creek built?
It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dalton Highway over Holden 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 Holden Creek carry?
About 130 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 75% are trucks.
How long is Dalton Highway over Holden 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 Holden Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.