Salmon River Road over Hyder Harbor Access
GoodPrince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska · Mile Point 12.0 · Structure no. 1238
- Built
- 2013
- 12 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 766 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 120
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Salmon River Road over Hyder Harbor Access is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Salmon River Road over Hyder Harbor Access in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2039. The structure is 766 ft (233.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| 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 Salmon River Road over Hyder Harbor Access built?
It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.
What condition is Salmon River Road over Hyder Harbor Access 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Salmon River Road over Hyder Harbor Access carry?
About 120 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is Salmon River Road over Hyder Harbor Access?
The structure is 766 ft (233.5 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Salmon River Road over Hyder Harbor Access?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.