Marine HWY Route over Cold Bay Dock
PoorPosted for loadAleutians East Borough, Alaska · Cold Bay · Structure no. 1755
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 1,824 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Marine HWY Route over Cold Bay Dock is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Marine HWY Route over Cold Bay Dock in Aleutians East Borough, Alaska. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older than the Alaska average of 35.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2035. The structure is 1,824 ft (556 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Marine HWY Route over Cold Bay Dock built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Marine HWY Route over Cold Bay Dock in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Marine HWY Route over Cold Bay Dock carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Marine HWY Route over Cold Bay Dock?
The structure is 1,824 ft (556 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Marine HWY Route over Cold Bay Dock?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.