US Bridges

2900000 over Mod 29-3.947

Good

Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska · Calder · Structure no. 100540000001066

Built
1989
36 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2006 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

2900000 over Mod 29-3.947 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 2900000 over Mod 29-3.947 in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska. It was built in 1989 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 36 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Carries2900000
CrossesMod 29-3.947
LocationCalder
RouteFederal Lands Road 29000
StateAlaska
Coordinates56.1849, -133.4396
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating28.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
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$140,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 2900000 over Mod 29-3.947 built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is 2900000 over Mod 29-3.947 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does 2900000 over Mod 29-3.947 carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is 2900000 over Mod 29-3.947?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns 2900000 over Mod 29-3.947?

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