US Bridges

Denali Park Road over Toklat River

FairClosed to traffic

Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska · 53.33 Miles West of Ak Ro · Structure no. 9830013P0000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
430 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2013 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Denali Park Road over Toklat River is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Denali Park Road over Toklat River in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2033. The structure is 430 ft (131.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesDenali Park Road
CrossesToklat River
Location53.33 Miles West of Ak Ro
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
StateAlaska
Coordinates63.51872, -150.03183
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length430 ft (131.1 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2013)
Projected traffic500 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNational Park Service
Maintained byNational Park Service
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$675,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Denali Park Road over Toklat River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Denali Park Road over Toklat River 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 Denali Park Road over Toklat River carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Denali Park Road over Toklat River?

The structure is 430 ft (131.1 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Denali Park Road over Toklat River?

It is owned by the National Park Service.