US Bridges

Klondike Highway over Captain Wm Moore Creek

Fair

Skagway Municipality, Alaska · Mile Point 11.2 · Structure no. 4111

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
143 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
410
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Klondike Highway over Captain Wm Moore Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Klondike Highway over Captain Wm Moore Creek in Skagway Municipality, Alaska. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 410 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2039. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesKlondike Highway
CrossesCaptain Wm Moore Creek
LocationMile Point 11.2
RouteState Highway 97
CountySkagway Municipality
StateAlaska
Coordinates59.58509, -135.19734
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2020)
Projected traffic420 by 2039
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Klondike Highway over Captain Wm Moore Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Klondike Highway over Captain Wm Moore 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 Klondike Highway over Captain Wm Moore Creek carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is Klondike Highway over Captain Wm Moore Creek?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Klondike Highway over Captain Wm Moore Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.