US Bridges

Burma Road over Little Tonsina River

Good

County 066, Alaska · Mile Point 0.1 · Structure no. 0568

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burma Road over Little Tonsina River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Burma Road over Little Tonsina River in County 066, Alaska. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesBurma Road
CrossesLittle Tonsina River
LocationMile Point 0.1
StateAlaska
Coordinates61.59434, -145.22306
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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo 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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating104.9 US tons
Inventory rating62.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks50%
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 Burma Road over Little Tonsina River built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Burma Road over Little Tonsina 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Burma Road over Little Tonsina River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.

How long is Burma Road over Little Tonsina River?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Burma Road over Little Tonsina River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.