US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 27 over Gunnuk Creek

Fair

Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska · 5.7KM North of Landfill · Structure no. 0000E09229T0290

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6
2019 count
Owner
Tribal
Indian Tribal Government

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 27 over Gunnuk Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE 27 over Gunnuk Creek 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 6 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 27
CrossesGunnuk Creek
Location5.7KM North of Landfill
RouteFederal Lands Road 27
StateAlaska
Coordinates56.99407, -133.87453
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6 (2019)
Projected traffic12 by 2041
Trucks0%
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

OwnerIndian Tribal Government
Maintained byIndian Tribal Government
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 BIA RTE 27 over Gunnuk Creek built?

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

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 27 over Gunnuk Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 27 over Gunnuk Creek carry?

About 6 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is IRR BIA RTE 27 over Gunnuk Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 27 over Gunnuk Creek?

It is owned by the Indian Tribal Government.