US Bridges

Irr:keku RD (kake) over Jenny Creek

Good

Petersburg Census Area, Alaska · Mile Point 5.5 · Structure no. 4116

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Irr:keku RD (kake) over Jenny Creek is a steel culvert carrying Irr:keku RD (kake) over Jenny Creek in Petersburg Census Area, Alaska. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2039. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesIrr:keku RD (kake)
CrossesJenny Creek
LocationMile Point 5.5
RouteState Highway 0
StateAlaska
Coordinates56.93762, -133.83811
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2020)
Projected traffic90 by 2039
Trucks4%
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 Irr:keku RD (kake) over Jenny Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Irr:keku RD (kake) over Jenny 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 Irr:keku RD (kake) over Jenny Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Irr:keku RD (kake) over Jenny Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.3 m).

Who owns Irr:keku RD (kake) over Jenny Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.