US Bridges

Ted Stevens Way over June Creek Culverts

Poor

Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 3.7 · Structure no. 4138

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
55 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ted Stevens Way over June Creek Culverts is a steel culvert carrying Ted Stevens Way over June Creek Culverts in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the Alaska average of 35.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2033. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesTed Stevens Way
CrossesJune Creek Culverts
LocationMile Point 3.7
RouteCounty Highway NSP00
StateAlaska
Coordinates66.86047, -162.56342
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic120 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ted Stevens Way over June Creek Culverts built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ted Stevens Way over June Creek Culverts in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Ted Stevens Way over June Creek Culverts carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ted Stevens Way over June Creek Culverts?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Ted Stevens Way over June Creek Culverts?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.