US Bridges

3015200-2.40 over Stream

Good

Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska · Thorne Bay · Structure no. 100520000001131

Built
1990
35 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2018 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

3015200-2.40 over Stream is a steel box beam or girders - multiple carrying 3015200-2.40 over Stream in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska. It was built in 1990 and reconstructed in 2017, 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 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 5 by 2013. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Location

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Carries3015200-2.40
CrossesStream
LocationThorne Bay
RouteFederal Lands Road 30152
CountyPrince of Wales-Hyder Census Area
StateAlaska
Coordinates55.43464, -132.41181
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.4 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (20.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2018)
Projected traffic5 by 2013
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$160,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 3015200-2.40 over Stream built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is 3015200-2.40 over Stream 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 3015200-2.40 over Stream carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is 3015200-2.40 over Stream?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (20.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns 3015200-2.40 over Stream?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.