Irr:deering Road over Smith Creek
FairNorthwest Arctic Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 25.7 · Structure no. 1098
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 116 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Irr:deering Road over Smith Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Irr:deering Road over Smith Creek in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older 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 18 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2035. The structure is 116 ft (35.3 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was Irr:deering Road over Smith Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Irr:deering Road over Smith Creek 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Irr:deering Road over Smith Creek carry?
About 18 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Irr:deering Road over Smith Creek?
The structure is 116 ft (35.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Irr:deering Road over Smith Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.