Dalton Highway over Prospect Creek
FairYukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska · Mile Point 134.7 · Structure no. 1258
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 123 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 140
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dalton Highway over Prospect Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dalton Highway over Prospect Creek in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 53 years old, older than the Alaska average of 35.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 140 vehicles a day, roughly 74% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2039. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dalton Highway over Prospect Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Dalton Highway over Prospect Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Dalton Highway over Prospect Creek carry?
About 140 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 74% are trucks.
How long is Dalton Highway over Prospect Creek?
The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Dalton Highway over Prospect Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.