Halibut Point Road over Cascade Creek
FairSitka City and Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 2.0 · Structure no. 0867
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1972
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 54 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,790
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Halibut Point Road over Cascade Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Halibut Point Road over Cascade Creek in Sitka City and Borough, Alaska. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 88 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 4,790 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,130 by 2039. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Halibut Point Road over Cascade Creek built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.
What condition is Halibut Point Road over Cascade 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Halibut Point Road over Cascade Creek carry?
About 4,790 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Halibut Point Road over Cascade Creek?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Halibut Point Road over Cascade Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.