Big Salt Lake Road over Little Salt Creek
GoodPrince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska · Mile Point 5.9 · Structure no. 1360
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 102 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 310
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Big Salt Lake Road over Little Salt Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Big Salt Lake Road over Little Salt Creek in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 310 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 380 by 2039. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 32 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Big Salt Lake Road over Little Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Big Salt Lake Road over Little Salt 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 Big Salt Lake Road over Little Salt Creek carry?
About 310 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is Big Salt Lake Road over Little Salt Creek?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Big Salt Lake Road over Little Salt Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.