Irr: Dock Road over King Cove Access Bridge
PoorAleutians East Borough, Alaska · King Cove · Structure no. 1890
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 48 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Irr: Dock Road over King Cove Access Bridge is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Irr: Dock Road over King Cove Access Bridge in Aleutians East Borough, Alaska. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2035. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 24 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 Irr: Dock Road over King Cove Access Bridge built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is Irr: Dock Road over King Cove Access Bridge 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Irr: Dock Road over King Cove Access Bridge carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Irr: Dock Road over King Cove Access Bridge?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Irr: Dock Road over King Cove Access Bridge?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.