N Prince of Wales over Clam Creek 1 (lagnaf)
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- N Prince of Wales over Clam Creek 1 (lagnaf) in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 340 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2020).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 131 of the 226 inventoried bridges in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area rated good (58.0%); 16 (7.1%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated July 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete tee beam |
| Length | about 69 ft |
| Location | Mile Point 26.2 |
| NBI structure number | 2289 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | July 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 5: foundations stable, scour within the limits of the footing or piles |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Alaska department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irr:craig/klwk Hwy over Klawock River | 1990 | 1,990 | Fair |
| Craig/klawock/holl over Crab Creek Culvert | 1985 | 1,200 | Poor |
| Big Salt Lake Road over Bennett Creek | 1985 | 680 | Good |
| Big Salt Lake Road over Steelhead River | 1998 | 400 | Good |
| Salmon River Road over Fish Creek | 1965 | 390 | Fair |
| N Prince of Wales over Yatuk Creek | 1990 | 340 | Good |
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