Big Salt Lake Road over Bennett Creek
GoodPrince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska · Mile Point 1.7 · Structure no. 1375
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 88 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 680
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Big Salt Lake Road over Bennett Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Big Salt Lake Road over Bennett Creek in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, older 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 680 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,830 by 2039. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 30 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 | 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 Bennett Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Big Salt Lake Road over Bennett 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 Bennett Creek carry?
About 680 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Big Salt Lake Road over Bennett Creek?
The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Big Salt Lake Road over Bennett Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.