US Bridges

Road over Tawah Creek

Good

Yakutat City and Borough, Alaska · Cannon Beach Road · Structure no. 100350000001318

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2006 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Road over Tawah Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Road over Tawah Creek in Yakutat City and Borough, Alaska. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 40 years old, older than the Alaska average of 35.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

CarriesRoad
CrossesTawah Creek
LocationCannon Beach Road
RouteFederal Lands Road 9963
StateAlaska
Coordinates59.496, -139.722
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length72 ft (21.8 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road over Tawah Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Road over Tawah Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Road over Tawah Creek carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Road over Tawah Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Road over Tawah Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.