US Bridges

Irr:lost River RD over Lost River

Fair

Yakutat City and Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 5.9 · Structure no. 1196

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Irr:lost River RD over Lost River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Irr:lost River RD over Lost River in Yakutat City and Borough, Alaska. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2039. The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesIrr:lost River RD
CrossesLost River
LocationMile Point 5.9
RouteState Highway NSP00
StateAlaska
Coordinates59.47357, -139.60963
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.8 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.6 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic120 by 2039
Trucks9%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
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:lost River RD over Lost River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Irr:lost River RD over Lost River 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 2024.

How much traffic does Irr:lost River RD over Lost River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Irr:lost River RD over Lost River?

The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Irr:lost River RD over Lost River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.