Dalton Highway over Hess Creek
GoodYukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska · Mile Point 24.3 · Structure no. 1213
- Built
- 2024
- 1 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 150 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dalton Highway over Hess Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Dalton Highway over Hess Creek in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 60% of them trucks, projected to reach 370 by 2042. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 39 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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dalton Highway over Hess Creek built?
It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dalton Highway over Hess 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Dalton Highway over Hess Creek carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 60% are trucks.
How long is Dalton Highway over Hess Creek?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 146 ft (44.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Dalton Highway over Hess Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.