IRR:JAKOLOF BAY RD
Carrying IRR:JAKOLOF BAY RD over BARABARA CREEK
MILE POINT 4.4, Kenai Peninsula, Alaska
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: IRR:JAKOLOF BAY RD
The IRR:JAKOLOF BAY RD bridge in Kenai Peninsula, Alaska carries IRR:JAKOLOF BAY RD over BARABARA CREEK. It was built in 1968, making it 58 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 21.9 meters (72 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 110 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Alaska bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 25.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How IRR:JAKOLOF BAY RD 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 1968
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 21.9 m (72 ft)
- Deck Width
- 7.4 m (24 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 110 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 0433
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
- • 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:JAKOLOF BAY RD 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:JAKOLOF BAY RD 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:JAKOLOF BAY RD?
IRR:JAKOLOF BAY RD in Kenai Peninsula, Alaska has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is IRR:JAKOLOF BAY RD inspected?
IRR:JAKOLOF BAY RD'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 110 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. IRR:JAKOLOF BAY RD 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:JAKOLOF BAY RD?
IRR:JAKOLOF BAY RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 25.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining IRR:JAKOLOF BAY RD?
IRR:JAKOLOF BAY RD is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is IRR:JAKOLOF BAY RD and does age affect safety?
IRR:JAKOLOF BAY RD was built in 1968, making it 58 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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