US Bridges

2100000-12.53 over Waterway

Good

Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska · Polk · Structure no. 100551000003321

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3
2025 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

2100000-12.53 over Waterway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 2100000-12.53 over Waterway in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 years old, younger 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4 by 2045. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

Location

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Carries2100000-12.53
CrossesWaterway
LocationPolk
RouteFederal Lands Road 21000
CountyPrince of Wales-Hyder Census Area
StateAlaska
Coordinates55.33406, -132.58709
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable 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 rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3 (2025)
Projected traffic4 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed620.7 mi (999 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 2100000-12.53 over Waterway built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2100000-12.53 over Waterway 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does 2100000-12.53 over Waterway carry?

About 3 vehicles per day (2025 count).

How long is 2100000-12.53 over Waterway?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns 2100000-12.53 over Waterway?

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