IRR BIA RTE 8PGH over Big Creek
FairKenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska · 6.5 MI SE of Port Graham · Structure no. 000000008PGH-19
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 80 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Tribal
- Indian Tribal Government
About this bridge
IRR BIA RTE 8PGH over Big Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE 8PGH over Big Creek in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IRR BIA RTE 8PGH over Big Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is IRR BIA RTE 8PGH over Big Creek 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 8PGH over Big Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is IRR BIA RTE 8PGH over Big Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns IRR BIA RTE 8PGH over Big Creek?
It is owned by the Indian Tribal Government.