US Bridges

Captains Bay Road over Pyramid Creek

Fair

Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska · Mile Point 2.0 · Structure no. 1435

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
976
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Captains Bay Road over Pyramid Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Captains Bay Road over Pyramid Creek in Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Alaska average of 35.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 976 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2035. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCaptains Bay Road
CrossesPyramid Creek
LocationMile Point 2.0
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlaska
Coordinates53.85216, -166.56921
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic976 (2018)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2035
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
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 Captains Bay Road over Pyramid Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Captains Bay Road over Pyramid Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Captains Bay Road over Pyramid Creek carry?

About 976 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is Captains Bay Road over Pyramid Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Captains Bay Road over Pyramid Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.