US Bridges

2000000-115.539 over Perm 115.539

Good

Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska · Lab Bay · Structure no. 100540000001010

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2006 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

2000000-115.539 over Perm 115.539 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 2000000-115.539 over Perm 115.539 in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 160 by 2013. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Location

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Carries2000000-115.539
CrossesPerm 115.539
LocationLab Bay
RouteFederal Lands Road 20000
CountyPrince of Wales-Hyder Census Area
StateAlaska
Coordinates56.25914, -133.34203
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 inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2006)
Projected traffic160 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$70,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 2000000-115.539 over Perm 115.539 built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2000000-115.539 over Perm 115.539 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does 2000000-115.539 over Perm 115.539 carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is 2000000-115.539 over Perm 115.539?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns 2000000-115.539 over Perm 115.539?

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