US Bridges

Glacier CR Road over Glacier Creek

Good

Nome Census Area, Alaska · Mile Point 3.2 · Structure no. 2140

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glacier CR Road over Glacier Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Glacier CR Road over Glacier Creek in Nome Census Area, Alaska. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Alaska average of 35.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2039. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesGlacier CR Road
CrossesGlacier Creek
LocationMile Point 3.2
RouteState Highway 0
StateAlaska
Coordinates64.59482, -165.43631
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100.2 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length102 ft (31.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2020)
Projected traffic70 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Glacier CR Road over Glacier Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Glacier CR Road over Glacier Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Glacier CR Road over Glacier Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Glacier CR Road over Glacier Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Glacier CR Road over Glacier Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.