Irr:nome-Council over Solomon River
FairNome Census Area, Alaska · Mile Point 41.0 · Structure no. 0356
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 181 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 160
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Irr:nome-Council over Solomon River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Irr:nome-Council over Solomon River in Nome Census Area, Alaska. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 48 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 490 by 2039. The structure is 181 ft (55.1 m) long and 25 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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-Council over Solomon River built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Irr:nome-Council over Solomon 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-Council over Solomon River carry?
About 160 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Irr:nome-Council over Solomon River?
The structure is 181 ft (55.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Irr:nome-Council over Solomon River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.