US Bridges

Irr:anderson RD over Indian Creek

PoorPosted for load

Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska · Chignik · Structure no. 1764

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Irr:anderson RD over Indian Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Irr:anderson RD over Indian 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2035. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIrr:anderson RD
CrossesIndian Creek
LocationChignik
StateAlaska
Coordinates56.30072, -158.41539
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating18.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2018)
Projected traffic60 by 2035
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Irr:anderson RD over Indian Creek built?

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

What condition is Irr:anderson RD over Indian Creek 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 Irr:anderson RD over Indian Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Irr:anderson RD over Indian Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Irr:anderson RD over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.