Mitkof Highway over Falls Creek
FairPetersburg Census Area, Alaska · Mile Point 9.7 · Structure no. 0868
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 122 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 180
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mitkof Highway over Falls Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mitkof Highway over Falls Creek in Petersburg Census Area, Alaska. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2039. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mitkof Highway over Falls Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mitkof Highway over Falls 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Mitkof Highway over Falls Creek carry?
About 180 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is Mitkof Highway over Falls Creek?
The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Mitkof Highway over Falls Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.