Dalton Highway over Gold Creek
GoodYukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska · Mile Point 196.6 · Structure no. 1514
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 110
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dalton Highway over Gold Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dalton Highway over Gold Creek in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 62% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2039. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 29 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Dalton Highway over Gold Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dalton Highway over Gold 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 Gold Creek carry?
About 110 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 62% are trucks.
How long is Dalton Highway over Gold Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Dalton Highway over Gold Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.