US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 1029 over Swampy Pond

Fair

Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska · 0.1KM South of Ira Office · Structure no. 0000E02276T0780

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
168 ft
23 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2019 count
Owner
Tribal
Indian Tribal Government

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 1029 over Swampy Pond is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE 1029 over Swampy Pond in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2039. The structure is 168 ft (51.3 m) long and 10 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesIRR BIA RTE 1029
CrossesSwampy Pond
Location0.1KM South of Ira Office
RouteFederal Lands Road 1029
CountyKenai Peninsula Borough
StateAlaska
Coordinates59.86813, -163.14683
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating3 US tons
Inventory rating1.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans23
Design loadUnknown
Structure length168 ft (51.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width10 ft (3.1 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2019)
Projected traffic300 by 2039
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR BIA RTE 1029 over Swampy Pond built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 1029 over Swampy Pond 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 1029 over Swampy Pond carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is IRR BIA RTE 1029 over Swampy Pond?

The structure is 168 ft (51.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 10 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 1029 over Swampy Pond?

It is owned by the Indian Tribal Government.