US Bridges

Tok Cutoff over Chistochina River

Fair

County 066, Alaska · Mile Point 34.8 · Structure no. 0649

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
798 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
330
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tok Cutoff over Chistochina River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Tok Cutoff over Chistochina River in County 066, 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 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 440 by 2039. The structure is 798 ft (243.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesTok Cutoff
CrossesChistochina River
LocationMile Point 34.8
RouteInterstate 0A13
StateAlaska
Coordinates62.60139, -144.64028
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100.3 US tons
Inventory rating56.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans7
Design loadHL 93
Structure length798 ft (243.3 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2020)
Projected traffic440 by 2039
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Tok Cutoff over Chistochina River built?

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

What condition is Tok Cutoff over Chistochina River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Tok Cutoff over Chistochina River carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Tok Cutoff over Chistochina River?

The structure is 798 ft (243.3 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Tok Cutoff over Chistochina River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.