Chignik Lagoon over Packers Creek
FairPosted for loadLake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska · Chignik · Structure no. 1800
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 56 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 41
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Chignik Lagoon over Packers Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chignik Lagoon over Packers Creek in Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 41 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2035. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 20 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Chignik Lagoon over Packers Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Chignik Lagoon over Packers 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 Chignik Lagoon over Packers Creek carry?
About 41 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Chignik Lagoon over Packers Creek?
The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Chignik Lagoon over Packers Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.