US Bridges

Brody Lane over Ninilchik Riv Brody LN

GoodPosted for load

Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 0.5 · Structure no. 1877

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Other
Steel
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brody Lane over Ninilchik Riv Brody LN is a steel other carrying Brody Lane over Ninilchik Riv Brody LN in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Alaska average of 35.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2035. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesBrody Lane
CrossesNinilchik Riv Brody LN
LocationMile Point 0.5
StateAlaska
Coordinates60.03167, -151.595
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2018)
Projected traffic70 by 2035
Trucks1%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
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 Brody Lane over Ninilchik Riv Brody LN built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brody Lane over Ninilchik Riv Brody LN in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Brody Lane over Ninilchik Riv Brody LN carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Brody Lane over Ninilchik Riv Brody LN?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Brody Lane over Ninilchik Riv Brody LN?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.