Mitkof Highway over Wilson Creek
FairPetersburg Census Area, Alaska · Mile Point 28.0 · Structure no. 4039
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mitkof Highway over Wilson Creek is a steel culvert carrying Mitkof Highway over Wilson Creek in Petersburg Census Area, Alaska. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2011, 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2039. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mitkof Highway over Wilson Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.
What condition is Mitkof Highway over Wilson 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 Wilson Creek carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Mitkof Highway over Wilson Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns Mitkof Highway over Wilson Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.