US Bridges

91 Mile Loop over Trail Creek

FairPosted for load

County 066, Alaska · Old Tok Alignment MP 0.9 · Structure no. 0660

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

91 Mile Loop over Trail Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 91 Mile Loop over Trail Creek in County 066, Alaska. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2035. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Carries91 Mile Loop
CrossesTrail Creek
LocationOld Tok Alignment MP 0.9
RouteState Highway NSP00
StateAlaska
Coordinates62.96861, -143.31694
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2018)
Projected traffic40 by 2035
Trucks1%
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 91 Mile Loop over Trail Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is 91 Mile Loop over Trail 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 91 Mile Loop over Trail Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 91 Mile Loop over Trail Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 91 Mile Loop over Trail Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.