Sterling L/Ophir over Spruce Creek
PoorPosted for loadYukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska · Mile Point 42.2 · Structure no. 0485
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 1978
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 45
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sterling L/Ophir over Spruce Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sterling L/Ophir over Spruce Creek in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 61 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 45 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2035. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 13 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Sterling L/Ophir over Spruce Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.
What condition is Sterling L/Ophir over Spruce Creek 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Sterling L/Ophir over Spruce Creek carry?
About 45 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Sterling L/Ophir over Spruce Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.
Who owns Sterling L/Ophir over Spruce Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.