Irr:nome-Taylor RD over Kougarok River
PoorPosted for loadNome Census Area, Alaska · Mile Point 85.4 · Structure no. 0893
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 183 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Irr:nome-Taylor RD over Kougarok River is a steel truss - thru carrying Irr:nome-Taylor RD over Kougarok River in Nome Census Area, Alaska. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2035. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 13 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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-Taylor RD over Kougarok River built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.
What condition is Irr:nome-Taylor RD over Kougarok 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-Taylor RD over Kougarok River carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Irr:nome-Taylor RD over Kougarok River?
The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 182 ft (55.5 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.
Who owns Irr:nome-Taylor RD over Kougarok River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.