US Bridges

2900000-15.69 over Mod 15.69

Fair

Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska · Lab Bay · Structure no. 100540000001070

Built
1989
36 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2006 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

2900000-15.69 over Mod 15.69 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 2900000-15.69 over Mod 15.69 in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska. It was built in 1989 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Carries2900000-15.69
CrossesMod 15.69
LocationLab Bay
RouteFederal Lands Road 29000
StateAlaska
Coordinates56.27193, -133.59507
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating24.7 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.9 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$200,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 2900000-15.69 over Mod 15.69 built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is 2900000-15.69 over Mod 15.69 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does 2900000-15.69 over Mod 15.69 carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is 2900000-15.69 over Mod 15.69?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns 2900000-15.69 over Mod 15.69?

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