US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 461 over Unnamed Creek

Fair

Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska · 12.05 Miles East of Hydab · Structure no. E09211T0461-160

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
2021 count
Owner
Tribal
Indian Tribal Government

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 461 over Unnamed Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying IRR BIA RTE 461 over Unnamed Creek in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, older than the Alaska average of 35.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 54 by 2041. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 461
CrossesUnnamed Creek
Location12.05 Miles East of Hydab
RouteFederal Lands Road 461
StateAlaska
Coordinates55.28848, -132.62392
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span66 ft (20 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2021)
Projected traffic54 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$45,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR BIA RTE 461 over Unnamed Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

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

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

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

About 45 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is IRR BIA RTE 461 over Unnamed Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 461 over Unnamed Creek?

It is owned by the Indian Tribal Government.