US Bridges

Rezanof Drive over Buskin River No 5

Good

Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 8.6 · Structure no. 0986

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
117 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,150
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rezanof Drive over Buskin River No 5 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Rezanof Drive over Buskin River No 5 in Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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.

It carries about 5,150 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,570 by 2039. The structure is 117 ft (35.6 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesRezanof Drive
CrossesBuskin River No 5
LocationMile Point 8.6
RouteState Highway 391
StateAlaska
Coordinates57.75741, -152.51484
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating44.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length117 ft (35.6 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,150 (2020)
Projected traffic6,570 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Rezanof Drive over Buskin River No 5 built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rezanof Drive over Buskin River No 5 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 Rezanof Drive over Buskin River No 5 carry?

About 5,150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Rezanof Drive over Buskin River No 5?

The structure is 117 ft (35.6 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Rezanof Drive over Buskin River No 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.