Dyea Road over Nelson Slough
FairSkagway Municipality, Alaska · Mile Point 9.0 · Structure no. 1891
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 76 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dyea Road over Nelson Slough is a wood or timber slab carrying Dyea Road over Nelson Slough in Skagway Municipality, Alaska. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 6 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2035. The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long and 16 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dyea Road over Nelson Slough built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dyea Road over Nelson Slough 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 Road over Nelson Slough carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Dyea Road over Nelson Slough?
The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Dyea Road over Nelson Slough?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.