Irr: Village Road over Kaltag River
FairYukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska · Kaltag · Structure no. 1844
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 163 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Irr: Village Road over Kaltag River is a steel truss - thru carrying Irr: Village Road over Kaltag River in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 36 by 2035. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 18 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Irr: Village Road over Kaltag River built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is Irr: Village Road over Kaltag 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Irr: Village Road over Kaltag River carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Irr: Village Road over Kaltag River?
The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 159 ft (48.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Irr: Village Road over Kaltag River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.