Haines County Bridge Report Card
Haines County scores 70 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Haines County, Alaska
Haines County has 20 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 1 rated poor and 8 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 5.0% is at or below the 7.5% statewide average.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Haines County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 70/100 (C). The county has 20 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 1 in poor condition and 8 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 0 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 | 5.0% | 10.0 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.0% of measured traffic | 0.0 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 40.0% | 20.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 31 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 1,033 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 | 5.0% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 7.5% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 40.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 31 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 0 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Haines County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logging Road over First Creek | Poor condition | Poor | 0 | 1985 |
| Haines Highway over Chilkat River | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 340 | 1958 |
| Lutak Spur over Chilkoot River | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 90 | 1979 |
| Dalton Trail Spur over Clear Creek (haines) | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 10 | 1995 |
| Porcupine Road over Bear Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 10 | 2003 |
| Dalton Trail Spur over Little Salmon River | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 10 | 2009 |
| Porcupine Road over Porcupine Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 10 | 2012 |
| Porcupine Road over Glacier Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Good | 10 | 2023 |
| Haines Highway over Muncaster Creek | High traffic | Good | 160 | 1999 |
| Haines Highway over Little Boulder Creek | High traffic | Good | 110 | 1991 |
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.