Prince of Wales-Hyder County Bridge Report Card
Prince of Wales-Hyder County scores 72 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Prince of Wales-Hyder County, Alaska
Prince of Wales-Hyder County has 226 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 16 rated poor and 8 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 7.1% is at or below the 7.5% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 1,482 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Prince of Wales-Hyder County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 72/100 (C). The county has 226 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 16 in poor condition and 8 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 1,482 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 | 7.1% | 14.2 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 9.1% of measured traffic | 6.8 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 3.5% | 7.1 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 33 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 16,314 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 | 7.1% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 7.5% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 3.5% |
| Average Bridge Age | 33 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 1,482 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Prince of Wales-Hyder County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRR BIA RTE 27 over Unnamed Stream | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1 | 1980 |
| IRR BIA Route 008 over Unnamed Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1 | 2005 |
| Craig/klawock/holl over Crab Creek Culvert | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,200 | 1985 |
| Thorne Bay Road over Gravelly Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 190 | 1989 |
| IRR BIA RTE 26 over Unnamed Stream | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 20 | 1980 |
| No Data Entered over Mod | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 20 | 2005 |
| IRR BIA RTE 461 over Unnamed Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 10 | 1980 |
| IRR BIA RTE 461 over Unnamed Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 10 | 1980 |
| IRR BIA RTE 461 over Unnamed Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 10 | 1980 |
| IRR BIA RTE 461 over Unnamed Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 10 | 1982 |
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.