Irr:ocean Cape RD over Ankau Slough
PoorPosted for loadYakutat City and Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 4.6 · Structure no. 1112
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 495 ft
- 38 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 457
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Irr:ocean Cape RD over Ankau Slough is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Irr:ocean Cape RD over Ankau Slough in Yakutat City and Borough, Alaska. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 457 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2035. The structure is 495 ft (150.9 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Irr:ocean Cape RD over Ankau Slough built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Irr:ocean Cape RD over Ankau Slough 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Irr:ocean Cape RD over Ankau Slough carry?
About 457 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Irr:ocean Cape RD over Ankau Slough?
The structure is 495 ft (150.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.
Who owns Irr:ocean Cape RD over Ankau Slough?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.