US Bridges

Irr:anderson RD over Chignik Creek

Fair

Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska · Chignik · Structure no. 1932

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Irr:anderson RD over Chignik Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Irr:anderson RD over Chignik Creek in Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 5 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 45 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2035. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesIrr:anderson RD
CrossesChignik Creek
LocationChignik
StateAlaska
Coordinates56.29692, -158.40919
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 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 closed123.7 mi (199 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 Chignik Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

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

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

How long is Irr:anderson RD over Chignik Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Irr:anderson RD over Chignik Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.