Big Salt Lake Road over Steelhead River
GoodPrince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska · Mile Point 12.8 · Structure no. 1363
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 131 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Big Salt Lake Road over Steelhead River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Big Salt Lake Road over Steelhead River 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 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 820 by 2039. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
No coordinates are recorded for this structure.
Condition and inspection
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 | 8 Very Good | 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 Big Salt Lake Road over Steelhead River built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Big Salt Lake Road over Steelhead River 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 Steelhead River carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Big Salt Lake Road over Steelhead River?
The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Big Salt Lake Road over Steelhead River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.