US Bridges

Tok Cutoff over Bartell Creek

Fair

County 066, Alaska · Mile Point 82.1 · Structure no. 0657

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
280
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tok Cutoff over Bartell Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Tok Cutoff over Bartell Creek in County 066, Alaska. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 370 by 2039. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesTok Cutoff
CrossesBartell Creek
LocationMile Point 82.1
RouteInterstate 0A12
StateAlaska
Coordinates62.9288, -143.5751
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2020)
Projected traffic370 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 Bartell Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tok Cutoff over Bartell 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Tok Cutoff over Bartell Creek carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Tok Cutoff over Bartell Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Tok Cutoff over Bartell Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.