BIA Rt 0007 over Chester Creek
GoodPrince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska · 1.6 MI SE of Metlakatla · Structure no. 00000000000P652
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 87 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
About this bridge
BIA Rt 0007 over Chester Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying BIA Rt 0007 over Chester Creek in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2044. The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was BIA Rt 0007 over Chester Creek built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is BIA Rt 0007 over Chester 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does BIA Rt 0007 over Chester Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is BIA Rt 0007 over Chester Creek?
The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns BIA Rt 0007 over Chester Creek?
It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.