US Bridges

Bravo Route over Eagle River

FairPosted for load

Anchorage Municipality, Alaska · 2.2 Miles North of Inters · Structure no. AFAKFSXB95108

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
394 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2021 count
Owner
Federal
Air Force

About this bridge

Bravo Route over Eagle River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bravo Route over Eagle River in Anchorage Municipality, Alaska. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,200 by 2041. The structure is 394 ft (120 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesBravo Route
CrossesEagle River
Location2.2 Miles North of Inters
StateAlaska
Coordinates61.31081, -149.68774
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length394 ft (120 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2021)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerAir Force
Maintained byAir Force
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$15,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bravo Route over Eagle River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bravo Route over Eagle River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Bravo Route over Eagle River carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Bravo Route over Eagle River?

The structure is 394 ft (120 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Bravo Route over Eagle River?

It is owned by the Air Force.