FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

IRR BIA RTE 1029

Carrying IRR BIA RTE 1029 over SWAMPY POND

0.1KM SOUTH OF IRA OFFICE, Kenai Peninsula, Alaska

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
1 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: IRR BIA RTE 1029

The IRR BIA RTE 1029 bridge in Kenai Peninsula, Alaska carries IRR BIA RTE 1029 over SWAMPY POND. It was built in 2000, making it 26 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 23 sections, stretching 51.3 meters (168 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 200 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 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 1.1 metric tons.

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

How IRR BIA RTE 1029 compares

▼ 33.7
Load rating vs Alaska average (34.8 t)
Bottom 1%
Lower load rating than 99% of Alaska bridges
45
Bridges in Kenai Peninsula · 10 in Poor condition
IRR BIA RTE 1029 1.1 t
Alaska average 34.8 t

Live comparison across Alaska.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
7.0 / 100 - historical under-20 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
7.0
Essentiality /15
0.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
1.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2000
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
23
Structure Length
51.3 m (168 ft)
Deck Width
3.1 m (10 ft)
Owner
Indian Tribal Government
Avg Daily Traffic
200 vehicles/day
Structure Number
0000E02276T0780

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) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether IRR BIA RTE 1029 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare IRR BIA RTE 1029 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 1029?

IRR BIA RTE 1029 in Kenai Peninsula, Alaska has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is IRR BIA RTE 1029 inspected?

IRR BIA RTE 1029'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 200 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 1029 is currently shown as Fair 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 1029?

IRR BIA RTE 1029 has an NBI inventory load rating of 1.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining IRR BIA RTE 1029?

IRR BIA RTE 1029 is owned and maintained by Indian Tribal Government.

How old is IRR BIA RTE 1029 and does age affect safety?

IRR BIA RTE 1029 was built in 2000, making it 26 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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