Salmon River Road over Fish Creek
FairPrince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska · Mile Point 4.5 · Structure no. 1217
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 390
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Salmon River Road over Fish Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Salmon River Road over Fish Creek in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 390 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 460 by 2039. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Salmon River Road over Fish Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Salmon River Road over Fish Creek 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Salmon River Road over Fish Creek carry?
About 390 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is Salmon River Road over Fish Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Salmon River Road over Fish Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.