County 063 County Bridge Report Card
County 063 County scores 47 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
County 063 County, Alaska
County 063 County has 65 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 8 rated poor and 10 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 12.3% is above the 7.5% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 3,179 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives County 063 County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 47/100 (F). The county has 65 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 8 in poor condition and 10 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 3,179 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 12.3% | 24.6 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 11.7% of measured traffic | 8.8 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 15.4% | 20.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 43 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 27,238 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 12.3% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 7.5% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 15.4% |
| Average Bridge Age | 43 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 3,179 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in County 063 County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mineral Creek Road over Mineral Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 75 | 1970 |
| Copper River HWY over Million Dollar Bridge | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 65 | 1910 |
| Copper River HWY over Copper Delta | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 65 | 1977 |
| Copper River HWY over Eyak River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,110 | 1954 |
| Richardson Highway over Lowe River Lwr Keystone | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 810 | 1980 |
| Copper River HWY over Scott Glacier No 8 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 520 | 1966 |
| Point Whitshed RD over Heney Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 440 | 1936 |
| Copper River HWY over Copper Delta | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 94 | 1977 |
| Copper River HWY over Copper Delta | Scour-critical foundation rating | Good | 94 | 1977 |
| Copper River HWY over Copper Riv (flag Pt Wst) | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 40 | 1973 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.