Hydaburg Highway over Unnamed Creek @ Sta 287
GoodPrince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska · Mile Point 3.6 · Structure no. 1567
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 79 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hydaburg Highway over Unnamed Creek @ Sta 287 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Hydaburg Highway over Unnamed Creek @ Sta 287 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 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2039. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 29 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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hydaburg Highway over Unnamed Creek @ Sta 287 built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hydaburg Highway over Unnamed Creek @ Sta 287 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 Hydaburg Highway over Unnamed Creek @ Sta 287 carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Hydaburg Highway over Unnamed Creek @ Sta 287?
The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Hydaburg Highway over Unnamed Creek @ Sta 287?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.