US Bridges

Irr:airport Road over North Fork Tununak River

Good

Bethel Census Area, Alaska · Mile Point 0.4 · Structure no. 2276

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
165 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Irr:airport Road over North Fork Tununak River is a steel truss - thru carrying Irr:airport Road over North Fork Tununak River in Bethel Census Area, Alaska. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2035. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesIrr:airport Road
CrossesNorth Fork Tununak River
LocationMile Point 0.4
RouteState Highway 0
StateAlaska
Coordinates60.57736, -165.24383
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating94.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span161 ft (49.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2018)
Projected traffic60 by 2035
Trucks1%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Irr:airport Road over North Fork Tununak River built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Irr:airport Road over North Fork Tununak River 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:airport Road over North Fork Tununak River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Irr:airport Road over North Fork Tununak River?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 161 ft (49.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Irr:airport Road over North Fork Tununak River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.