US Bridges

Chiniak Highway over Roslyn Creek

Good

Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 25.7 · Structure no. 0208

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
166
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chiniak Highway over Roslyn Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Chiniak Highway over Roslyn Creek in Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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.

It carries about 166 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2035. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesChiniak Highway
CrossesRoslyn Creek
LocationMile Point 25.7
RouteState Highway 391
StateAlaska
Coordinates57.61805, -152.3243
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic166 (2018)
Projected traffic300 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Chiniak Highway over Roslyn Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chiniak Highway over Roslyn Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Chiniak Highway over Roslyn Creek carry?

About 166 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Chiniak Highway over Roslyn Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Chiniak Highway over Roslyn Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.