Copper River Road over National Creek
FairPosted for loadWrangell City and Borough, Alaska · 60.6 Miles East of Chitin · Structure no. 9865001P0000000
- Built
- 2009
- 16 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 248 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Copper River Road over National Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Copper River Road over National Creek in Wrangell City and Borough, Alaska. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1 by 2039. The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long and 28 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Copper River Road over National Creek built?
It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.
What condition is Copper River Road over National 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Copper River Road over National Creek carry?
About 1 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Copper River Road over National Creek?
The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Copper River Road over National Creek?
It is owned by the National Park Service.