Dalton Highway over Marx Creek
FairNorth Slope Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 253.8 · Structure no. 4050
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 130
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dalton Highway over Marx Creek is a steel culvert carrying Dalton Highway over Marx Creek in North Slope Borough, Alaska. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 75% of them trucks, projected to reach 190 by 2039. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dalton Highway over Marx Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dalton Highway over Marx 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 Marx Creek carry?
About 130 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 75% are trucks.
How long is Dalton Highway over Marx Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns Dalton Highway over Marx Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.