US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 461 over Unnamed Creek

PoorPosted for load

Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska · 5.9 Miles East of Hydabur · Structure no. E09211T0461-080

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2021 count
Owner
Tribal
Indian Tribal Government

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 461 over Unnamed Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE 461 over Unnamed Creek in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older than the Alaska average of 35.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 461
CrossesUnnamed Creek
Location5.9 Miles East of Hydabur
RouteFederal Lands Road 461
StateAlaska
Coordinates55.24361, -132.71903
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2021)
Projected traffic12 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerIndian Tribal Government
Maintained byIndian Tribal Government
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$600,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR BIA RTE 461 over Unnamed Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 461 over Unnamed Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 461 over Unnamed Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is IRR BIA RTE 461 over Unnamed Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 461 over Unnamed Creek?

It is owned by the Indian Tribal Government.