Elliott Highway over Baker Creek
GoodYukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska · Mile Point 130.5 · Structure no. 0273
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 121 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elliott Highway over Baker Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Elliott Highway over Baker Creek in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2039. The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Elliott Highway over Baker Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Elliott Highway over Baker 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Elliott Highway over Baker Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Elliott Highway over Baker Creek?
The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Elliott Highway over Baker Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.