Irr:main Street over Big Contact Creek
GoodNorth Slope Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 0.5 · Structure no. 1987
- Built
- 2013
- 12 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 101 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Irr:main Street over Big Contact Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Irr:main Street over Big Contact Creek in North Slope Borough, Alaska. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2035. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Irr:main Street over Big Contact Creek built?
It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.
What condition is Irr:main Street over Big Contact 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:main Street over Big Contact Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Irr:main Street over Big Contact Creek?
The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Irr:main Street over Big Contact Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.