US Bridges

Tok Cutoff over Tulsona Creek

Good

County 066, Alaska · Mile Point 17.6 · Structure no. 1250

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
148 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
330
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tok Cutoff over Tulsona Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Tok Cutoff over Tulsona Creek in County 066, Alaska. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 440 by 2039. The structure is 148 ft (45 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesTok Cutoff
CrossesTulsona Creek
LocationMile Point 17.6
RouteInterstate 0A13
StateAlaska
Coordinates62.43028, -144.96639
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102 US tons
Inventory rating61.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length148 ft (45 m)
Longest span143 ft (43.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2020)
Projected traffic440 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 Tulsona Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tok Cutoff over Tulsona 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 Tulsona Creek carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Tok Cutoff over Tulsona Creek?

The structure is 148 ft (45 m) long with a longest span of 143 ft (43.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Tok Cutoff over Tulsona Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.