Kasaan Road over Loon Creek
GoodPrince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska · Mile Point 8.0 · Structure no. 1184
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 70
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kasaan Road over Loon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kasaan Road over Loon Creek in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2035. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Kasaan Road over Loon Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Kasaan Road over Loon Creek 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 2023.
How much traffic does Kasaan Road over Loon Creek carry?
About 70 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Kasaan Road over Loon Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Kasaan Road over Loon Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.