US Bridges

Elliott Highway over Globe Creek

Good

Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska · Mile Point 35.0 · Structure no. 1394

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
390
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elliott Highway over Globe Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elliott Highway over Globe Creek in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 390 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 910 by 2039. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesElliott Highway
CrossesGlobe Creek
LocationMile Point 35.0
RouteState Highway 65
StateAlaska
Coordinates65.27732, -148.13156
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating47.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2020)
Projected traffic910 by 2039
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Elliott Highway over Globe Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elliott Highway over Globe 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 Elliott Highway over Globe Creek carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is Elliott Highway over Globe Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Elliott Highway over Globe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.