Dalton Highway over Lost Creek
GoodYukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska · Mile Point 5.6 · Structure no. 4093
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 22 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 180
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dalton Highway over Lost Creek is a steel culvert carrying Dalton Highway over Lost Creek in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska. It was built in 1972, 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 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 53% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2039. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dalton Highway over Lost Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dalton Highway over Lost 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 Lost Creek carry?
About 180 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 53% are trucks.
How long is Dalton Highway over Lost Creek?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).
Who owns Dalton Highway over Lost Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.