Crystal Lk Htch RD over Blind River
FairPetersburg Census Area, Alaska · Mile Point 0.1 · Structure no. 0429
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 200 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Crystal Lk Htch RD over Blind River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Crystal Lk Htch RD over Blind River in Petersburg Census Area, Alaska. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2039. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 14 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Crystal Lk Htch RD over Blind River built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Crystal Lk Htch RD over Blind 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 Crystal Lk Htch RD over Blind River carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Crystal Lk Htch RD over Blind River?
The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Crystal Lk Htch RD over Blind River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.