US Bridges

Saltry Point Road over Unnamed Creek

Good

Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska · 1.2 Miles East on Cedar S · Structure no. A420

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2021 count
Owner
Tribal
Indian Tribal Government

About this bridge

Saltry Point Road over Unnamed Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Saltry Point Road over Unnamed Creek in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesSaltry Point Road
CrossesUnnamed Creek
Location1.2 Miles East on Cedar S
RouteFederal Lands Road 461
StateAlaska
Coordinates55.20014, -132.78857
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2021)
Projected traffic24 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerIndian Tribal Government
Maintained byIndian Tribal Government
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Saltry Point Road over Unnamed Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Saltry Point Road over Unnamed 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Saltry Point Road over Unnamed Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Saltry Point Road over Unnamed Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Saltry Point Road over Unnamed Creek?

It is owned by the Indian Tribal Government.