US Bridges

Eureka-Rampart RD over Boston Creek

Good

Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska · Mile Point 2.2 · Structure no. 2098

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
116 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eureka-Rampart RD over Boston Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Eureka-Rampart RD over Boston Creek in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2039. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesEureka-Rampart RD
CrossesBoston Creek
LocationMile Point 2.2
StateAlaska
Coordinates65.19064, -150.22522
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating109.7 US tons
Inventory rating66.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2020)
Projected traffic20 by 2039
Trucks1%
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 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 Eureka-Rampart RD over Boston Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eureka-Rampart RD over Boston 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 Eureka-Rampart RD over Boston Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Eureka-Rampart RD over Boston Creek?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Eureka-Rampart RD over Boston Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.