US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 27 over Unnamed Stream

Poor

Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska · 2.8KM North of Landfill · Structure no. 0000E09229T0270

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1
2019 count
Owner
Tribal
Indian Tribal Government

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 27 over Unnamed Stream is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE 27 over Unnamed Stream in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older 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 1 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 27
CrossesUnnamed Stream
Location2.8KM North of Landfill
RouteFederal Lands Road 27
StateAlaska
Coordinates57.00819, -133.87138
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating91.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1 (2019)
Projected traffic2 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerIndian Tribal Government
Maintained byIndian Tribal Government
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$275,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR BIA RTE 27 over Unnamed Stream built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 27 over Unnamed Stream 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 27 over Unnamed Stream carry?

About 1 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is IRR BIA RTE 27 over Unnamed Stream?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 27 over Unnamed Stream?

It is owned by the Indian Tribal Government.