US Bridges

Road over Nome Harbor

Fair

Nome Census Area, Alaska · Nome Alaska · Structure no. CEPPOAAK0001002

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
128 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2017 count
Owner
Federal
Corps of Engineers (Civil)

About this bridge

Road over Nome Harbor is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Road over Nome Harbor 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 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2044. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 34 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRoad
CrossesNome Harbor
LocationNome Alaska
CountyNome Census Area
StateAlaska
Coordinates64.49874, -165.43669
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span118 ft (35.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2017)
Projected traffic110 by 2044
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionHighway traffic not carried
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Maintained byCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$417,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Road over Nome Harbor built?

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

What condition is Road over Nome Harbor 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Road over Nome Harbor carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is Road over Nome Harbor?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (35.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Road over Nome Harbor?

It is owned by the Corps of Engineers (Civil).