Zimovia Highway over Pat Creek
FairWrangell City and Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 10.3 · Structure no. 1409
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 104 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 230
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Zimovia Highway over Pat Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Zimovia Highway over Pat Creek in Wrangell City and Borough, Alaska. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 52 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2039. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Zimovia Highway over Pat Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is Zimovia Highway over Pat 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Zimovia Highway over Pat Creek carry?
About 230 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Zimovia Highway over Pat Creek?
The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Zimovia Highway over Pat Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.