US Bridges

Anton Larsen Bay over Buskin River No 6

Fair

Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 0.6 · Structure no. 0987

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
380
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Anton Larsen Bay over Buskin River No 6 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Anton Larsen Bay over Buskin River No 6 in Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older 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 380 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 510 by 2039. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesAnton Larsen Bay
CrossesBuskin River No 6
LocationMile Point 0.6
RouteState Highway 391
StateAlaska
Coordinates57.7655, -152.52006
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2020)
Projected traffic510 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Anton Larsen Bay over Buskin River No 6 built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Anton Larsen Bay over Buskin River No 6 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Anton Larsen Bay over Buskin River No 6 carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Anton Larsen Bay over Buskin River No 6?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Anton Larsen Bay over Buskin River No 6?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.