US Bridges

Mitkof Highway over Ohmer Creek

Good

Petersburg Census Area, Alaska · Mile Point 20.2 · Structure no. 0388

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mitkof Highway over Ohmer Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Mitkof Highway over Ohmer Creek in Petersburg Census Area, Alaska. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2039. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesMitkof Highway
CrossesOhmer Creek
LocationMile Point 20.2
RouteState Highway 937
StateAlaska
Coordinates56.5809, -132.7414
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating49.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2020)
Projected traffic100 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Mitkof Highway over Ohmer Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mitkof Highway over Ohmer Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Mitkof Highway over Ohmer Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Mitkof Highway over Ohmer Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Mitkof Highway over Ohmer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.