Irr:miijuu Way over Hydaburg Creek
FairPrince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska · Mile Point 0.1 · Structure no. 0316
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 96
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Irr:miijuu Way over Hydaburg Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Irr:miijuu Way over Hydaburg Creek in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 55 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 96 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2035. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Irr:miijuu Way over Hydaburg Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is Irr:miijuu Way over Hydaburg 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Irr:miijuu Way over Hydaburg Creek carry?
About 96 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Irr:miijuu Way over Hydaburg Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Irr:miijuu Way over Hydaburg Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.