Airport RD Yakutat over Ophir Creek
GoodYakutat City and Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 0.3 · Structure no. 1971
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 79 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 960
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Airport RD Yakutat over Ophir Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Airport RD Yakutat over Ophir Creek in Yakutat City and Borough, Alaska. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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.
It carries about 960 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,390 by 2039. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Airport RD Yakutat over Ophir Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Airport RD Yakutat over Ophir 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Airport RD Yakutat over Ophir Creek carry?
About 960 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Airport RD Yakutat over Ophir Creek?
The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Airport RD Yakutat over Ophir Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.