US Bridges

Sandy Beach Road over Yakutat City Dock

Fair

Yakutat City and Borough, Alaska · Yakutat · Structure no. 2094

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
435 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
926
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sandy Beach Road over Yakutat City Dock is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Sandy Beach Road over Yakutat City Dock in Yakutat City and Borough, Alaska. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 926 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2035. The structure is 435 ft (132.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesSandy Beach Road
CrossesYakutat City Dock
LocationYakutat
RouteCity Street 0
CountyYakutat City and Borough
StateAlaska
Coordinates59.54857, -139.73337
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10 (+14 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length435 ft (132.6 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic926 (2018)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sandy Beach Road over Yakutat City Dock built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sandy Beach Road over Yakutat City Dock 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 Sandy Beach Road over Yakutat City Dock carry?

About 926 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sandy Beach Road over Yakutat City Dock?

The structure is 435 ft (132.6 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Sandy Beach Road over Yakutat City Dock?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.