FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

IRR BIA RTE 1045

Carrying IRR BIA RTE 1045 over UNNAMED STREAM

0.2KM NW OF BARGE LANDING, Bethel, Alaska

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor

Bridge Snapshot: IRR BIA RTE 1045

The IRR BIA RTE 1045 bridge in Bethel, Alaska carries IRR BIA RTE 1045 over UNNAMED STREAM. It was built in 1980, making it 46 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 1 section, stretching 44.5 meters (146 feet) end to end. Average daily traffic is not reported for this structure. It is owned and maintained by Indian Tribal Government.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 3/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 2/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules.

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

How IRR BIA RTE 1045 compares

9
Bridges in Bethel · 1 in Poor condition

Live comparison across Alaska.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
17.0 / 100 - historical under-20 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
2.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
3/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
2/9
Poor (1–4)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1980
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
44.5 m (146 ft)
Deck Width
1.8 m (6 ft)
Owner
Indian Tribal Government
Structure Number
0000E02276T0750

Condition Analysis

  • At 3/9, the deck (driving surface) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 2/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in critical shape, with severe wear requiring urgent action.

How to read this record

IRR BIA RTE 1045 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 1045 against other structures in Bethel 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 1045?

IRR BIA RTE 1045 in Bethel, Alaska has a deck rating of 3/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 2/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is IRR BIA RTE 1045 inspected?

IRR BIA RTE 1045's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. IRR BIA RTE 1045 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 1045?

An inventory load rating is not recorded for IRR BIA RTE 1045.

Who is responsible for maintaining IRR BIA RTE 1045?

IRR BIA RTE 1045 is owned and maintained by Indian Tribal Government.

How old is IRR BIA RTE 1045 and does age affect safety?

IRR BIA RTE 1045 was built in 1980, making it 46 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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