CHINIAK HIGHWAY
Carrying CHINIAK HIGHWAY over UNNAMED CREEK, SITE 5
MILE POINT 21.8, Kodiak Island, Alaska
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: CHINIAK HIGHWAY
The CHINIAK HIGHWAY bridge in Kodiak Island, Alaska carries CHINIAK HIGHWAY over UNNAMED CREEK, SITE 5. It was built in 2019, making it 7 years old today. The structure is built primarily of aluminum/iron and spans 1 section, stretching 6.1 meters (20 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 210 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 culvert at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 41.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How CHINIAK HIGHWAY compares
Live comparison across Alaska.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2019
- Material
- Aluminum/Iron
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 6.1 m (20 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 210 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 4110
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CHINIAK HIGHWAY 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 CHINIAK HIGHWAY against other structures in Kodiak Island 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 CHINIAK HIGHWAY?
CHINIAK HIGHWAY in Kodiak Island, Alaska on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is CHINIAK HIGHWAY inspected?
CHINIAK HIGHWAY'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 210 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CHINIAK HIGHWAY is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for CHINIAK HIGHWAY?
CHINIAK HIGHWAY has an NBI inventory load rating of 41.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining CHINIAK HIGHWAY?
CHINIAK HIGHWAY is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is CHINIAK HIGHWAY and does age affect safety?
CHINIAK HIGHWAY was built in 2019, making it 7 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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