US Bridges

2050000 over Perm

Fair

Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska · Shaheen · Structure no. 100540000001027

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2018 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

2050000 over Perm is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 2050000 over Perm 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 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2013. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Location

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Carries2050000
CrossesPerm
LocationShaheen
RouteFederal Lands Road 20500
CountyPrince of Wales-Hyder Census Area
StateAlaska
Coordinates55.7464, -133.23678
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2018)
Projected traffic10 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$192,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 2050000 over Perm built?

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

What condition is 2050000 over Perm 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does 2050000 over Perm carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is 2050000 over Perm?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns 2050000 over Perm?

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