US Bridges

Irr: Airport RD over Obrien Creek

Fair

County 063, Alaska · Chenega Bay Airport RD · Structure no. 1928

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Irr: Airport RD over Obrien Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Irr: Airport RD over Obrien Creek in County 063, Alaska. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2035. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesIrr: Airport RD
CrossesObrien Creek
LocationChenega Bay Airport RD
RouteState Lands Road NSP00
StateAlaska
Coordinates60.07722, -147.99972
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.7 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2018)
Projected traffic35 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 byCity or Municipal 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 RD over Obrien Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Irr: Airport RD over Obrien 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: Airport RD over Obrien Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Irr: Airport RD over Obrien Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Irr: Airport RD over Obrien Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.