US Bridges

Ivars Road over Sucker River

Good

Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska · 3.2 Mile E. of Fort Yukon · Structure no. 00000000000E101

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
150 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2021 count
Owner
Tribal
Indian Tribal Government

About this bridge

Ivars Road over Sucker River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ivars Road over Sucker River in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger than the Alaska average of 35.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2041. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesIvars Road
CrossesSucker River
Location3.2 Mile E. of Fort Yukon
RouteFederal Lands Road 1002
CountyYukon-Koyukuk Census Area
StateAlaska
Coordinates66.58516, -145.11647
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span146 ft (44.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2021)
Projected traffic60 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ivars Road over Sucker River built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ivars Road over Sucker River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Ivars Road over Sucker River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Ivars Road over Sucker River?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 146 ft (44.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Ivars Road over Sucker River?

It is owned by the Indian Tribal Government.