US Bridges

Tok Cutoff over Porcupine Creek

Good

County 066, Alaska · Mile Point 63.0 · Structure no. 0653

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
220
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tok Cutoff over Porcupine Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Tok Cutoff over Porcupine Creek in County 066, 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 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2039. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesTok Cutoff
CrossesPorcupine Creek
LocationMile Point 63.0
RouteInterstate 0A12
StateAlaska
Coordinates62.726, -143.8706
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2020)
Projected traffic290 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 Porcupine Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tok Cutoff over Porcupine 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Tok Cutoff over Porcupine Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Tok Cutoff over Porcupine Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Tok Cutoff over Porcupine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.