Dalton Highway over Dan Creek
FairNorth Slope Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 331.0 · Structure no. 1521
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 130
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dalton Highway over Dan Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dalton Highway over Dan Creek in North Slope Borough, Alaska. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 5 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 75% of them trucks, projected to reach 190 by 2039. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Dalton Highway over Dan Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dalton Highway over Dan Creek 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 Highway over Dan Creek carry?
About 130 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 75% are trucks.
How long is Dalton Highway over Dan Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Dalton Highway over Dan Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.