US Bridges

Irr:airport Road over Grayling Creek

Good

Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska · Mile Point 0.6 Grayling · Structure no. 1298

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
149 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Irr:airport Road over Grayling Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Irr:airport Road over Grayling Creek in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 11 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2035. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesIrr:airport Road
CrossesGrayling Creek
LocationMile Point 0.6 Grayling
RouteState Highway NSPCY
StateAlaska
Coordinates62.90048, -160.07025
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.8 US tons
Inventory rating55.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span144 ft (43.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11 (2018)
Projected traffic25 by 2035
Trucks6%
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 byTown or Township 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:airport Road over Grayling Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Irr:airport Road over Grayling 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Irr:airport Road over Grayling Creek carry?

About 11 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Irr:airport Road over Grayling Creek?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (43.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Irr:airport Road over Grayling Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Town or Township Highway Agency.