US Bridges

Dangerous River RD over Miller Creek West

Good

Yakutat City and Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 26.5 · Structure no. 4072

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dangerous River RD over Miller Creek West is a steel culvert carrying Dangerous River RD over Miller Creek West 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 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2039. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesDangerous River RD
CrossesMiller Creek West
LocationMile Point 26.5
RouteState Highway 942
StateAlaska
Coordinates59.45123, -139.06091
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2020)
Projected traffic50 by 2039
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Dangerous River RD over Miller Creek West built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dangerous River RD over Miller Creek West 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 Dangerous River RD over Miller Creek West carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is Dangerous River RD over Miller Creek West?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Dangerous River RD over Miller Creek West?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.