Irr:nome-Council over Shovel Creek
GoodNome Census Area, Alaska · Mile Point 37.2 · Structure no. 4023
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 160
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Irr:nome-Council over Shovel Creek is a steel culvert carrying Irr:nome-Council over Shovel Creek in Nome Census Area, Alaska. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 490 by 2039. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Irr:nome-Council over Shovel Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Irr:nome-Council over Shovel 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 Irr:nome-Council over Shovel Creek carry?
About 160 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Irr:nome-Council over Shovel Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).
Who owns Irr:nome-Council over Shovel Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.