US Bridges

Logging Road over Creek

Good

Petersburg Census Area, Alaska · Mitkof Island · Structure no. 100310000001108

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
135 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2006 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Logging Road over Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Logging Road over Creek in Petersburg Census Area, Alaska. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 41 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

CarriesLogging Road
CrossesCreek
LocationMitkof Island
RouteFederal Lands Road 6282
StateAlaska
Coordinates56.5378, -132.828
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating23.3 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Logging Road over Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Logging Road over 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Logging Road over Creek carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Logging Road over Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Logging Road over Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.