Bridge conditions in Yakutat City and Borough, Alaska
16 inventoried bridges · 3 rated poor · 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
Of the 16 Yakutat City and Borough bridges in the federal inventory, 3 carry a poor rating. That 18.8% share is roughly 3x the national average.
- 3 of the 16 bridges in Yakutat City and Borough, Alaska, are rated in poor condition (18.8%) in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory, as of .
- 7 bridges (43.8%) are rated good and 6 (37.5%) fair.
- The median Yakutat City and Borough bridge was built in 1976.
- The busiest poor-rated bridge is Irr:ocean Cape Rd over Ankau Slough (built 1961), carrying about 457 vehicles a day.
Good 43.8% · Fair 37.5% · Poor 18.8% of 16 bridges
Bridges rated poor
Every bridge in the county with a poor rating, busiest first. Poor means a major component is rated 4 or lower on FHWA's 0-9 scale; it is a repair flag, not a closure notice.
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irr:ocean Cape Rd over Ankau Slough | 1961 | 457 | Poor |
| Dangerous River Rd over Dangerous River | 1976 | 40 | Poor |
| Public Road over W.f. Situk | 1985 | – | Poor |
Busiest bridges in the county
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airport Rd Yakutat over Ophir Creek | 1998 | 960 | Good |
| Sandy Beach Road over Yakutat City Dock | 1981 | 926 | Fair |
| Irr:ocean Cape Rd over Ankau Slough | 1961 | 457 | Poor |
| Irr:lost River Rd over Lost River | 1985 | 100 | Fair |
| Dangerous River Rd over Situk River | 1966 | 40 | Fair |
| Dangerous River Rd over Antlen River | 1974 | 40 | Good |
| Dangerous River Rd over Ahrnklin River | 1974 | 40 | Fair |
| Dangerous River Rd over Dangerous River | 1976 | 40 | Poor |
| Dangerous River Rd over Sockeye Creek | 1976 | 40 | Fair |
| Dangerous River Rd over Miller Creek West | 1976 | 40 | Good |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025. Counts cover inventoried highway bridges over 20 feet; ratings are reported by the state DOT.
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