US Bridges

Edgerton/Mccarthy over Chokosna River

Good

County 066, Alaska · Mile Point 60.3 · Structure no. 1193

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
146 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Edgerton/Mccarthy over Chokosna River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Edgerton/Mccarthy over Chokosna River in County 066, Alaska. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2039. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesEdgerton/Mccarthy
CrossesChokosna River
LocationMile Point 60.3
RouteState Highway 850
StateAlaska
Coordinates61.45528, -143.76389
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.3 US tons
Inventory rating63.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span141 ft (43.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2020)
Projected traffic90 by 2039
Trucks11%
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 Edgerton/Mccarthy over Chokosna River built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Edgerton/Mccarthy over Chokosna River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Edgerton/Mccarthy over Chokosna River carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Edgerton/Mccarthy over Chokosna River?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (43.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Edgerton/Mccarthy over Chokosna River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.