US Bridges

2050000 over Mod

Poor

Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska · Shaheen · Structure no. 100540000001028

Built
1991
34 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2006 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

2050000 over Mod is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 2050000 over Mod in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska. It was built in 1991 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Alaska average of 35.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

No traffic count is recorded. 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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Carries2050000
CrossesMod
LocationShaheen
RouteFederal Lands Road 20500
CountyPrince of Wales-Hyder Census Area
StateAlaska
Coordinates55.71675, -133.22187
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating25.4 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
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$180,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 2050000 over Mod built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is 2050000 over Mod in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does 2050000 over Mod carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is 2050000 over Mod?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns 2050000 over Mod?

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