Dangerous River RD over Dangerous River
PoorYakutat City and Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 29.4 · Structure no. 1276
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 430 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dangerous River RD over Dangerous River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dangerous River RD over Dangerous River in Yakutat City and Borough, Alaska. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2039. The structure is 430 ft (131 m) long and 15 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 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dangerous River RD over Dangerous River built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dangerous River RD over Dangerous River 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Dangerous River RD over Dangerous River carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.
How long is Dangerous River RD over Dangerous River?
The structure is 430 ft (131 m) long with a longest span of 143 ft (43.6 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Dangerous River RD over Dangerous River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.