US Bridges

Chiniak Highway over Unnamed Creek Site 5

Good

Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 21.8 · Structure no. 4110

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
210
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chiniak Highway over Unnamed Creek Site 5 is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Chiniak Highway over Unnamed Creek Site 5 in Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger than the Alaska average of 35.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 210 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2035. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesChiniak Highway
CrossesUnnamed Creek Site 5
LocationMile Point 21.8
RouteState Highway 391
StateAlaska
Coordinates57.60547, -152.40343
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2021)
Projected traffic250 by 2035
Trucks2%
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 Chiniak Highway over Unnamed Creek Site 5 built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chiniak Highway over Unnamed Creek Site 5 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Chiniak Highway over Unnamed Creek Site 5 carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Chiniak Highway over Unnamed Creek Site 5?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m).

Who owns Chiniak Highway over Unnamed Creek Site 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.