US Bridges

Bay Road over Rushing Creek

Fair

Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska · 4.1KM SE of Pedro Bay · Structure no. 0000E01376T1761

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
Tribal
Indian Tribal Government

About this bridge

Bay Road over Rushing Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Bay Road over Rushing Creek in Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2043. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesBay Road
CrossesRushing Creek
Location4.1KM SE of Pedro Bay
RouteFederal Lands Road 1009
CountyLake and Peninsula Borough
StateAlaska
Coordinates59.76878, -154.07881
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating18.7 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.8 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic50 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerIndian Tribal Government
Maintained byIndian Tribal Government
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bay Road over Rushing Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bay Road over Rushing 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Bay Road over Rushing Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bay Road over Rushing Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Bay Road over Rushing Creek?

It is owned by the Indian Tribal Government.