US Bridges

Old Elliott HWY over Livengood Creek

Good

Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska · Mile Point 1.1 · Structure no. 0229

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Elliott HWY over Livengood Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Old Elliott HWY over Livengood Creek in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2039. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesOld Elliott HWY
CrossesLivengood Creek
LocationMile Point 1.1
RouteState Highway 0
StateAlaska
Coordinates65.51406, -148.57552
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100.6 US tons
Inventory rating60.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic120 by 2039
Trucks10%
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

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 Old Elliott HWY over Livengood Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Elliott HWY over Livengood Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Old Elliott HWY over Livengood Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Old Elliott HWY over Livengood Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Old Elliott HWY over Livengood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.