Dyea RD Extension over West Creek
FairPosted for loadSkagway Municipality, Alaska · Mile Point 8.4 · Structure no. 1490
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 163 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 238
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dyea RD Extension over West Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dyea RD Extension over West Creek in Skagway Municipality, Alaska. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 238 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2035. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Dyea RD Extension over West Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dyea RD Extension over West 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 2024.
How much traffic does Dyea RD Extension over West Creek carry?
About 238 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Dyea RD Extension over West Creek?
The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Dyea RD Extension over West Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.