Chiniak Highway over Frank Creek
FairKodiak Island Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 19.4 · Structure no. 4069
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 27 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 190
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Chiniak Highway over Frank Creek is a steel culvert carrying Chiniak Highway over Frank Creek in Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 370 by 2039. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Chiniak Highway over Frank Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Chiniak Highway over Frank 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 Chiniak Highway over Frank Creek carry?
About 190 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Chiniak Highway over Frank Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).
Who owns Chiniak Highway over Frank Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.