Irr:nome-Teller RD over Snake River
PoorNome Census Area, Alaska · Mile Point 7.1 · Structure no. 0324
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 131 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Irr:nome-Teller RD over Snake River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Irr:nome-Teller RD over Snake River in Nome Census Area, Alaska. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1979, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2039. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Irr:nome-Teller RD over Snake River built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.
What condition is Irr:nome-Teller RD over Snake River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Irr:nome-Teller RD over Snake River carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Irr:nome-Teller RD over Snake River?
The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Irr:nome-Teller RD over Snake River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.