43500 over Log
PoorClosed to trafficPetersburg Census Area, Alaska · Tonka · Structure no. 100521000003082
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5
- 2006 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
43500 over Log is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 43500 over Log in Petersburg Census Area, Alaska. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Alaska average of 35.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7 by 2045. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 43500 over Log built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is 43500 over Log in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does 43500 over Log carry?
About 5 vehicles per day (2006 count).
How long is 43500 over Log?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns 43500 over Log?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.