US Bridges

Irr:nome-Teller RD over Penny River

Fair

Nome Census Area, Alaska · Mile Point 12.4 · Structure no. 0323

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Irr:nome-Teller RD over Penny River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Irr:nome-Teller RD over Penny River in Nome Census Area, Alaska. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 66 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.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2039. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesIrr:nome-Teller RD
CrossesPenny River
LocationMile Point 12.4
RouteState Highway 131
CountyNome Census Area
StateAlaska
Coordinates64.58566, -165.66681
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2020)
Projected traffic30 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Irr:nome-Teller RD over Penny River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Irr:nome-Teller RD over Penny 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 Penny River carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Irr:nome-Teller RD over Penny River?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Irr:nome-Teller RD over Penny River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.