US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 27 over Jenny Creek

Fair

Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska · 2KM North of T in FS6040 · Structure no. 0000E09229T0300

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2019 count
Owner
Tribal
Indian Tribal Government

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 27 over Jenny Creek is a steel box beam or girders - multiple carrying IRR BIA RTE 27 over Jenny 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 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 27
CrossesJenny Creek
Location2KM North of T in FS6040
RouteFederal Lands Road 27
StateAlaska
Coordinates56.96838, -133.85202
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2019)
Projected traffic10 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 Jenny Creek built?

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

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 27 over Jenny 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 Jenny Creek carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is IRR BIA RTE 27 over Jenny Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 27 over Jenny Creek?

It is owned by the Indian Tribal Government.