Irr:nome-Council over Bear River
GoodNome Census Area, Alaska · Mile Point 69.5 · Structure no. 0269
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 61 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 160
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Irr:nome-Council over Bear River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Irr:nome-Council over Bear River in Nome Census Area, Alaska. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, older 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 490 by 2039. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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-Council over Bear River built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Irr:nome-Council over Bear 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Irr:nome-Council over Bear River carry?
About 160 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Irr:nome-Council over Bear River?
The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Irr:nome-Council over Bear River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.