Circle Hot Springs over Ketchum Creek
GoodYukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska · Mile Point 5.7 · Structure no. 1234
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 120
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Circle Hot Springs over Ketchum Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Circle Hot Springs over Ketchum Creek in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2039. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 26 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Circle Hot Springs over Ketchum Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Circle Hot Springs over Ketchum 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 Circle Hot Springs over Ketchum Creek carry?
About 120 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Circle Hot Springs over Ketchum Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Circle Hot Springs over Ketchum Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.