Port ST Nicholas over Dog Salmon Creek
GoodPrince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska · Mile Point 5.0 · Structure no. 2089
- Built
- 2015
- 10 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 100 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 175
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Port ST Nicholas over Dog Salmon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Port ST Nicholas over Dog Salmon Creek in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2035. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 31 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Port ST Nicholas over Dog Salmon Creek built?
It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.
What condition is Port ST Nicholas over Dog Salmon 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 Port ST Nicholas over Dog Salmon Creek carry?
About 175 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Port ST Nicholas over Dog Salmon Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Port ST Nicholas over Dog Salmon Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.