US Bridges

Elliott Highway over Livengood Creek

Fair

Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska · Mile Point 65.3 · Structure no. 1434

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
230
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elliott Highway over Livengood Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elliott Highway over Livengood Creek in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 6 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2039. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesElliott Highway
CrossesLivengood Creek
LocationMile Point 65.3
RouteState Highway 65
StateAlaska
Coordinates65.50436, -148.58265
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating89.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2020)
Projected traffic280 by 2039
Trucks33%
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 Livengood Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

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

About 230 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is Elliott Highway over Livengood Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Elliott Highway over Livengood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.