Irr:bethel Highway over Browns Slough
GoodBethel Census Area, Alaska · Mile Point 0.0 · Structure no. 0265
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 103 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,380
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Irr:bethel Highway over Browns Slough is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Irr:bethel Highway over Browns Slough in Bethel Census Area, Alaska. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 2,380 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,010 by 2039. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Irr:bethel Highway over Browns Slough built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Irr:bethel Highway over Browns Slough 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Irr:bethel Highway over Browns Slough carry?
About 2,380 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Irr:bethel Highway over Browns Slough?
The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Irr:bethel Highway over Browns Slough?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.