Irr:nome-Teller RD over Cripple River
FairNome Census Area, Alaska · Mile Point 19.4 · Structure no. 0266
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 117 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Irr:nome-Teller RD over Cripple River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Irr:nome-Teller RD over Cripple River in Nome Census Area, Alaska. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 63 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 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2039. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 29 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Irr:nome-Teller RD over Cripple River built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.
What condition is Irr:nome-Teller RD over Cripple River 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 2024.
How much traffic does Irr:nome-Teller RD over Cripple River carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Irr:nome-Teller RD over Cripple River?
The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Irr:nome-Teller RD over Cripple River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.