US Bridges

North Thorne over Mod

Good

Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska · Thorne Bay · Structure no. 100554000013476

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2018 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

North Thorne over Mod is a wood or timber slab carrying North Thorne over Mod in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7 by 2045. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

CarriesNorth Thorne
CrossesMod
LocationThorne Bay
RouteFederal Lands Road 30150
StateAlaska
Coordinates55.4707, -132.4018
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating99.6 US tons
Inventory rating76.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2018)
Projected traffic7 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 North Thorne over Mod built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Thorne over Mod 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does North Thorne over Mod carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is North Thorne over Mod?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns North Thorne over Mod?

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