FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

IRR BIA RTE 8PGH

Carrying IRR BIA RTE 8PGH over UNNAMED CREEK

9.5 MI SE OF PORT GRAHAM,, Kenai Peninsula, Alaska

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
23 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: IRR BIA RTE 8PGH

The IRR BIA RTE 8PGH bridge in Kenai Peninsula, Alaska carries IRR BIA RTE 8PGH over UNNAMED CREEK. It was built in 1997, making it 29 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 16.8 meters (55 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 10 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Alaska bridges. It is owned and maintained by Indian Tribal Government.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 22.7 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How IRR BIA RTE 8PGH compares

▼ 12.1
Load rating vs Alaska average (34.8 t)
Bottom 27%
Lower load rating than 73% of Alaska bridges
45
Bridges in Kenai Peninsula · 10 in Poor condition
IRR BIA RTE 8PGH 22.7 t
Alaska average 34.8 t

Live comparison across Alaska.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
46.0 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
20.2
Serviceability /30
18.0
Essentiality /15
14.8
Special reductions
−7.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
22.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1997
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
16.8 m (55 ft)
Deck Width
4.9 m (16 ft)
Owner
Indian Tribal Government
Avg Daily Traffic
10 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000001037-20

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 4/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.

How to read this record

IRR BIA RTE 8PGH is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare IRR BIA RTE 8PGH against other structures in Kenai Peninsula and across Alaska. Alaska bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for IRR BIA RTE 8PGH?

IRR BIA RTE 8PGH in Kenai Peninsula, Alaska has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is IRR BIA RTE 8PGH inspected?

IRR BIA RTE 8PGH's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 10 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. IRR BIA RTE 8PGH is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for IRR BIA RTE 8PGH?

IRR BIA RTE 8PGH has an NBI inventory load rating of 22.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining IRR BIA RTE 8PGH?

IRR BIA RTE 8PGH is owned and maintained by Indian Tribal Government.

How old is IRR BIA RTE 8PGH and does age affect safety?

IRR BIA RTE 8PGH was built in 1997, making it 29 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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