Elliott Highway over Tolovana River
FairYukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska · Mile Point 54.6 · Structure no. 0440
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 115 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 270
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elliott Highway over Tolovana River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elliott Highway over Tolovana River in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 44% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2039. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 30 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Elliott Highway over Tolovana River built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Elliott Highway over Tolovana 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Elliott Highway over Tolovana River carry?
About 270 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 44% are trucks.
How long is Elliott Highway over Tolovana River?
The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Elliott Highway over Tolovana River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.