Nabesna Road over Slana River
FairPosted for loadCounty 066, Alaska · Mile Point 1.5 · Structure no. 0858
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 250 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 130
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nabesna Road over Slana River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nabesna Road over Slana River in County 066, Alaska. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2039. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nabesna Road over Slana River built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nabesna Road over Slana 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 Nabesna Road over Slana River carry?
About 130 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Nabesna Road over Slana River?
The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Nabesna Road over Slana River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.