US Bridges

Rezanof Drive over Sargent Creek

Poor

Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 13.5 · Structure no. 0989

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,790
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rezanof Drive over Sargent Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Rezanof Drive over Sargent Creek 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,790 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,950 by 2039. The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesRezanof Drive
CrossesSargent Creek
LocationMile Point 13.5
RouteState Highway 391
StateAlaska
Coordinates57.70916, -152.56846
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating96.8 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,790 (2021)
Projected traffic4,950 by 2039
Trucks3%
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 Rezanof Drive over Sargent Creek built?

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

What condition is Rezanof Drive over Sargent Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Rezanof Drive over Sargent Creek carry?

About 2,790 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Rezanof Drive over Sargent Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rezanof Drive over Sargent Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.