US Bridges

Irr:craig/Klwk HWY over Klawock River

Fair

Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska · Mile Point 6.6 · Structure no. 0301

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
321 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,990
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Irr:craig/Klwk HWY over Klawock River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Irr:craig/Klwk HWY over Klawock River in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 1,990 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,250 by 2039. The structure is 321 ft (97.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesIrr:craig/Klwk HWY
CrossesKlawock River
LocationMile Point 6.6
RouteState Highway 924
StateAlaska
Coordinates55.5491, -133.0971
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.9 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length321 ft (97.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,990 (2020)
Projected traffic2,250 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Irr:craig/Klwk HWY over Klawock River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Irr:craig/Klwk HWY over Klawock River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Irr:craig/Klwk HWY over Klawock River carry?

About 1,990 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Irr:craig/Klwk HWY over Klawock River?

The structure is 321 ft (97.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Irr:craig/Klwk HWY over Klawock River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.