US Bridges

Craig/Klawock/Holl over Harris River

Fair

Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska · Mile Point 19.4 · Structure no. 0481

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
270
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Craig/Klawock/Holl over Harris River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Craig/Klawock/Holl over Harris River in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2039. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCraig/Klawock/Holl
CrossesHarris River
LocationMile Point 19.4
RouteState Highway 924
CountyPrince of Wales-Hyder Census Area
StateAlaska
Coordinates55.46806, -132.85694
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating94.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2020)
Projected traffic330 by 2039
Trucks21%
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 Craig/Klawock/Holl over Harris River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Craig/Klawock/Holl over Harris 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 Craig/Klawock/Holl over Harris River carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Craig/Klawock/Holl over Harris River?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Craig/Klawock/Holl over Harris River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.