South Access Route over Kivalina Lagoon Channel
GoodNorthwest Arctic Borough, Alaska · Kivalina · Structure no. 2344
- Built
- 2020
- 5 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 188 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 18
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
South Access Route over Kivalina Lagoon Channel is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South Access Route over Kivalina Lagoon Channel in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 18 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 24 by 2038. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 27 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was South Access Route over Kivalina Lagoon Channel built?
It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.
What condition is South Access Route over Kivalina Lagoon Channel 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 South Access Route over Kivalina Lagoon Channel carry?
About 18 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is South Access Route over Kivalina Lagoon Channel?
The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 184 ft (56.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns South Access Route over Kivalina Lagoon Channel?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.