IRR BIA RTE 1048 over Windy Creek Right
PoorClosed to trafficKenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska · 16.6 MI SE of Port Graham · Structure no. 000000001048-20
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2
- 2013 count
- Owner
- Tribal
- Indian Tribal Government
About this bridge
IRR BIA RTE 1048 over Windy Creek Right is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE 1048 over Windy Creek Right 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 0 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 2 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2 by 2033. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 14 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IRR BIA RTE 1048 over Windy Creek Right built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is IRR BIA RTE 1048 over Windy Creek Right 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 1048 over Windy Creek Right carry?
About 2 vehicles per day (2013 count).
How long is IRR BIA RTE 1048 over Windy Creek Right?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns IRR BIA RTE 1048 over Windy Creek Right?
It is owned by the Indian Tribal Government.