US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 18 over Cathedral Falls Creek

Good

Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska · 3.5KM Along Fs 6030 · Structure no. 0000E09229T0130

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2019 count
Owner
Tribal
Indian Tribal Government

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 18 over Cathedral Falls Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE 18 over Cathedral Falls Creek in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2039. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 18
CrossesCathedral Falls Creek
Location3.5KM Along Fs 6030
RouteFederal Lands Road 18
StateAlaska
Coordinates56.92527, -133.69678
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2019)
Projected traffic10 by 2039
Trucks0%
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

OwnerIndian Tribal Government
Maintained byIndian Tribal Government
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 IRR BIA RTE 18 over Cathedral Falls Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 18 over Cathedral Falls 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 18 over Cathedral Falls Creek carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is IRR BIA RTE 18 over Cathedral Falls Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 18 over Cathedral Falls Creek?

It is owned by the Indian Tribal Government.