US Bridges

Ted Stevens Way over June Creek Culvert

Fair

Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 4.7 · Structure no. 4139

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ted Stevens Way over June Creek Culvert is a steel culvert carrying Ted Stevens Way over June Creek Culvert 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2033. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesTed Stevens Way
CrossesJune Creek Culvert
LocationMile Point 4.7
RouteCounty Highway NSP00
StateAlaska
Coordinates66.85698, -162.59486
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Culvert built?

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

What condition is Ted Stevens Way over June Creek Culvert 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 June Creek Culvert carry?

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

How long is Ted Stevens Way over June Creek Culvert?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m).

Who owns Ted Stevens Way over June Creek Culvert?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.