IRR:MARINE HWY RTE
Carrying IRR:MARINE HWY RTE over CHENEGA DOCK
CHENEGA BAY, Chugach, Alaska
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: IRR:MARINE HWY RTE
The IRR:MARINE HWY RTE bridge in Chugach, Alaska carries IRR:MARINE HWY RTE over CHENEGA DOCK. It was built in 1995, making it 31 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 13 sections, stretching 163.1 meters (535 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 Other Local Agencies.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 44.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How IRR:MARINE HWY RTE compares
Live comparison across Alaska.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1995
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 13
- Structure Length
- 163.1 m (535 ft)
- Deck Width
- 12.2 m (40 ft)
- Owner
- Other Local Agencies
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 10 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 0184
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether IRR:MARINE HWY RTE 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:MARINE HWY RTE against other structures in Chugach 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:MARINE HWY RTE?
IRR:MARINE HWY RTE in Chugach, Alaska has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is IRR:MARINE HWY RTE inspected?
IRR:MARINE HWY RTE'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:MARINE HWY RTE 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:MARINE HWY RTE?
IRR:MARINE HWY RTE has an NBI inventory load rating of 44.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining IRR:MARINE HWY RTE?
IRR:MARINE HWY RTE is owned and maintained by Other Local Agencies.
How old is IRR:MARINE HWY RTE and does age affect safety?
IRR:MARINE HWY RTE was built in 1995, making it 31 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.
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