Irr:chenega RD over Chenega Creek
FairCounty 063, Alaska · Chenega Bay · Structure no. 1679
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Irr:chenega RD over Chenega Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Irr:chenega RD over Chenega Creek in County 063, Alaska. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, older 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 5 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Irr:chenega RD over Chenega Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Irr:chenega RD over Chenega 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Irr:chenega RD over Chenega Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Irr:chenega RD over Chenega Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Irr:chenega RD over Chenega Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.