Ted Stevens Way over Kotzebue Slough
FairNorthwest Arctic Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 0.6 · Structure no. 1690
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 180 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 320
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ted Stevens Way over Kotzebue Slough is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ted Stevens Way over Kotzebue Slough in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 320 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2039. The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ted Stevens Way over Kotzebue Slough built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ted Stevens Way over Kotzebue Slough 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 Ted Stevens Way over Kotzebue Slough carry?
About 320 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Ted Stevens Way over Kotzebue Slough?
The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Ted Stevens Way over Kotzebue Slough?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.