Summers Bay Road over Summers Bay Creek
Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Summers Bay Road over Summers Bay Creek in Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 20 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- It is one of 6 of the 8 inventoried bridges in Aleutians West Census Area rated good (75.0%); 0 (0.0%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is posted for load (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated August 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 71 ft |
| Location | 6.4 Km North of Unalaska |
| NBI structure number | 0000E01510T0020 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Posted for load |
| Last inspection (item 90) | August 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Alaska department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Aleutians West Census Area
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irr:airport Beach over South Channel Unalaska | 2008 | 3,450 | Good |
| IRR:5TH Street over Iliuliuk River | 1983 | 2,750 | Fair |
| Irr:steward Road over Unalaska Creek | 2006 | 2,333 | Good |
| Captains Bay Road over Pyramid Creek | 2001 | 976 | Fair |
| Irr:summer Bay Rd over Summer Bay Creek | 2014 | 400 | Good |
| Irr:kelty Field Rd over Kelty Field | 1999 | 30 | Good |
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