US Bridges

Coffman Cove Road over Dog Creek

Good

Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska · Mile Point 20.4 · Structure no. 2283

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coffman Cove Road over Dog Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Coffman Cove Road over Dog Creek in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2039. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCoffman Cove Road
CrossesDog Creek
LocationMile Point 20.4
RouteState Highway 0
StateAlaska
Coordinates56.0025, -132.82611
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating66.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2020)
Projected traffic290 by 2039
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Coffman Cove Road over Dog Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coffman Cove Road over Dog 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 Coffman Cove Road over Dog Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Coffman Cove Road over Dog Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Coffman Cove Road over Dog Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.