US Bridges

Dayville Road over Abercrombie Creek

Good

County 063, Alaska · Mile Point 1.5 · Structure no. 1204

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
127 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,330
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dayville Road over Abercrombie Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Dayville Road over Abercrombie Creek in County 063, Alaska. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 1,330 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,620 by 2039. The structure is 127 ft (38.6 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesDayville Road
CrossesAbercrombie Creek
LocationMile Point 1.5
RouteState Highway 863
StateAlaska
Coordinates61.08278, -146.24111
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.3 US tons
Inventory rating60.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length127 ft (38.6 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,330 (2020)
Projected traffic1,620 by 2039
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Dayville Road over Abercrombie Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dayville Road over Abercrombie Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Dayville Road over Abercrombie Creek carry?

About 1,330 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Dayville Road over Abercrombie Creek?

The structure is 127 ft (38.6 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Dayville Road over Abercrombie Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.