US Bridges

Mitkof Highway over Unnamed Creek MP 25.4

Good

Petersburg Census Area, Alaska · Mile Point 25.4 · Structure no. 4144

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mitkof Highway over Unnamed Creek MP 25.4 is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Mitkof Highway over Unnamed Creek MP 25.4 in Petersburg Census Area, Alaska. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2039. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesMitkof Highway
CrossesUnnamed Creek MP 25.4
LocationMile Point 25.4
RouteState Highway 937
StateAlaska
Coordinates56.53919, -132.69914
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.6 US tons
Inventory rating53.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic120 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mitkof Highway over Unnamed Creek MP 25.4 built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mitkof Highway over Unnamed Creek MP 25.4 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Mitkof Highway over Unnamed Creek MP 25.4 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Mitkof Highway over Unnamed Creek MP 25.4?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m).

Who owns Mitkof Highway over Unnamed Creek MP 25.4?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.