IRR BIA RTE 8PGH over Unnamed Creek
PoorClosed to trafficKenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska · 14.2 MI SE of Port Graham · Structure no. 000000008PGH-35
- 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
- 5
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Tribal
- Indian Tribal Government
About this bridge
IRR BIA RTE 8PGH over Unnamed Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE 8PGH over Unnamed Creek 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 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 22 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 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IRR BIA RTE 8PGH over Unnamed Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is IRR BIA RTE 8PGH over Unnamed Creek 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 8PGH over Unnamed Creek carry?
About 5 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is IRR BIA RTE 8PGH over Unnamed Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns IRR BIA RTE 8PGH over Unnamed Creek?
It is owned by the Indian Tribal Government.