US Bridges

Irr:nome-Taylor RD over Kuzitrin River

FairPosted for load

Nome Census Area, Alaska · Mile Point 67.9 · Structure no. 0398

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
306 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Irr:nome-Taylor RD over Kuzitrin River is a steel truss - thru carrying Irr:nome-Taylor RD over Kuzitrin River in Nome Census Area, Alaska. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2035. The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesIrr:nome-Taylor RD
CrossesKuzitrin River
LocationMile Point 67.9
RouteState Highway 64
CountyNome Census Area
StateAlaska
Coordinates65.21628, -164.8279
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.3 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length306 ft (93.3 m)
Longest span300 ft (91.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2018)
Projected traffic90 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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-Taylor RD over Kuzitrin River built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Irr:nome-Taylor RD over Kuzitrin 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-Taylor RD over Kuzitrin River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Irr:nome-Taylor RD over Kuzitrin River?

The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long with a longest span of 300 ft (91.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Irr:nome-Taylor RD over Kuzitrin River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.