Monashka Bay Road over Monashka Creek
FairKodiak Island Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 7.2 · Structure no. 1274
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 101 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 220
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Monashka Bay Road over Monashka Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Monashka Bay Road over Monashka Creek in Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2039. The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Monashka Bay Road over Monashka Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Monashka Bay Road over Monashka Creek 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 Monashka Bay Road over Monashka Creek carry?
About 220 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Monashka Bay Road over Monashka Creek?
The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Monashka Bay Road over Monashka Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.