US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 1026 over Unnamed Creed

PoorClosed to traffic

Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska · 0.8 MI N of Windy Bay Rd. · Structure no. 000000001026-40

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2021 count
Owner
Tribal
Indian Tribal Government

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 1026 over Unnamed Creed is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE 1026 over Unnamed Creed in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Alaska average of 35.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 1026
CrossesUnnamed Creed
Location0.8 MI N of Windy Bay Rd.
RouteFederal Lands Road 1026
StateAlaska
Coordinates59.29692, -151.68528
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2021)
Projected traffic12 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerIndian Tribal Government
Maintained byIndian Tribal Government
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR BIA RTE 1026 over Unnamed Creed built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 1026 over Unnamed Creed in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 1026 over Unnamed Creed carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is IRR BIA RTE 1026 over Unnamed Creed?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 1026 over Unnamed Creed?

It is owned by the Indian Tribal Government.