US Bridges

Frosty Road over Frosty Creek

Good

Aleutians East Borough, Alaska · Frosty Road SW Cold Bay · Structure no. 000074520-00030

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Fish and Wildlife

About this bridge

Frosty Road over Frosty Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Frosty Road over Frosty Creek in Aleutians East Borough, Alaska. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Alaska average of 35.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2044. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesFrosty Road
CrossesFrosty Creek
LocationFrosty Road SW Cold Bay
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyAleutians East Borough
StateAlaska
Coordinates55.166, -162.80867
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2024)
Projected traffic10 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Fish and Wildlife
Maintained byBureau of Fish and Wildlife
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Frosty Road over Frosty Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Frosty Road over Frosty Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Frosty Road over Frosty Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Frosty Road over Frosty Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Frosty Road over Frosty Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Fish and Wildlife.