US Bridges

Rezanof Drive over Russian River

Poor

Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 13.7 · Structure no. 0990

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,770
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rezanof Drive over Russian River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Rezanof Drive over Russian River 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 1,770 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,700 by 2039. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesRezanof Drive
CrossesRussian River
LocationMile Point 13.7
RouteState Highway 391
StateAlaska
Coordinates57.70632, -152.57135
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.8 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,770 (2020)
Projected traffic2,700 by 2039
Trucks15%
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 Russian River built?

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

What condition is Rezanof Drive over Russian River 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 Russian River carry?

About 1,770 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Rezanof Drive over Russian River?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rezanof Drive over Russian River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.