US Bridges

Williamsport/Pile over Iliamna River

Good

Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 11.0 · Structure no. 2137

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
223 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Williamsport/Pile over Iliamna River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Williamsport/Pile over Iliamna River in Lake and Peninsula 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2034. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesWilliamsport/Pile
CrossesIliamna River
LocationMile Point 11.0
RouteState Highway NSP00
StateAlaska
Coordinates59.75838, -153.84638
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2019)
Projected traffic25 by 2034
Trucks13%
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

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 Williamsport/Pile over Iliamna River built?

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

What condition is Williamsport/Pile over Iliamna River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Williamsport/Pile over Iliamna River carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Williamsport/Pile over Iliamna River?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Williamsport/Pile over Iliamna River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.