Public Road over W.F. Situk
PoorYakutat City and Borough, Alaska · W.F. Situk Road · Structure no. 100350000001469
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 80 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- —
- 2006 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Public Road over W.F. Situk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Public Road over W.F. Situk in Yakutat City and Borough, Alaska. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Public Road over W.F. Situk built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is Public Road over W.F. Situk in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does Public Road over W.F. Situk carry?
No traffic count is recorded for this structure.
How long is Public Road over W.F. Situk?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Public Road over W.F. Situk?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.