Irr:landfill Road over Kouwegok Slough
FairNome Census Area, Alaska · Unalakleet · Structure no. 1308
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 378 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Irr:landfill Road over Kouwegok Slough is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Irr:landfill Road over Kouwegok Slough in Nome Census Area, Alaska. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2035. The structure is 378 ft (115.1 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Irr:landfill Road over Kouwegok Slough built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is Irr:landfill Road over Kouwegok Slough 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Irr:landfill Road over Kouwegok Slough carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Irr:landfill Road over Kouwegok Slough?
The structure is 378 ft (115.1 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (43.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Irr:landfill Road over Kouwegok Slough?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.