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These are bridge inspection reports for two bridges located at Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska: the Quarry Road Bridge and the Eiel Pipeline Road Bridge, both crossing French Creek. The inspection reports, dated August 2023, were prepared by the Federal Highway Administration's Federal Lands Bridge Office and detail the structural condition, maintenance recommendations, and estimated repair costs for each bridge.
The Quarry Road Bridge (Structure No. 2311-003P) is a steel multi-beam bridge built in 1990, currently load-posted for 29 tons. Key issues include misaligned approach guardrails, collision damage, missing reflectors, and utility conduit deterioration. Recommended maintenance totals $16,000, with rehabilitation estimated at $65,000. The Eiel Pipeline Road Bridge (Structure No. 2311-004P), also built in 1990, is load-posted for 22 tons and has critical issues such as a timber backwall not extending to the deck, allowing gravel accumulation and potential moisture damage. Its maintenance is estimated at $8,500, with rehabilitation costs of $50,000. Both bridges are owned and maintained by the U.S. Air Force and require various repairs to prevent further deterioration.
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STRUCTURE SUMMARY STRUCTURE NO. 2311-003P
AFAKFTQW08004 INSPECTION DATE: 08/22/2023
BRIDGE IDENTIFICATION AND DESCRIPTION
MAIN SPAN MATERIAL:
MAIN SPAN TYPE:
# OF BEAMS, MAIN SPAN: .
DECK TYPE:
WEARING SURFACE:
ABUT. FOUNDATIONS:
PIER FOUDNATION(S):
ABUTMENT / PIER MAT'L: ..
PROJ./PLAN REF. NO:
NPS ROAD CLASS:
STRUCTURE HISTORY:
3 - STEEL
02 - STRINGER/MULTI-BEAM OR
1 - CONCRETE CAST-IN-PLACE
0 - NONE
4 - PILE BENT
6 - N/A
1 - CONCRETE
NO. OF MAIN SPANS:
NO. OF APPR. SPANS:
STRUCT. TOTAL LENGTH: .
MAX. SPAN LENGTH:
DECK WIDTH:
CURB TO CURB WIDTH:
YEAR BUILT:
YEAR RECONSTRUCTED: .
SKEW ANGLE:
FRACTURE CRITICAL:
21.5 FT (6.6 M)
18.8 FT (5.7 M)
38.3 FT (11.7 M)
36.0 FT (11 M)
0 °
N
LOCATION
EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE MILE POINT: .. .00 (KM PT 0)
STATE: .............................. 020 - ALASKA LOCATION: .... Approximately 0.6 miles east of fuel depot on Quarry Road.FACILITY CARRIED: ......... QUARRY ROAD
FEATURE INTERSECTED: FRENCH CREEK
INSPECTION TEAM: M. Kreider, J. Voight
CONDITION ASSESSMENT:
Joshua Voight
REPORT REVIEW:
Marcus Miller
REPORT APPROVAL: Date: 09/22/2023
Jorgomai Ceesay
STRUCTURE EVALUATION SUMMARY
This galvanized steel multi-beam bridge is in satisfactory condition overall. It should be noted that the bridge is currently gross load posted for 29 tons. While the 2021 load rating calculations indicate the bridge does not require posting for load, it is possible the posting is due to unknown factors.
The predominant issues associated with this structure primarily pertain to the approach guardrail system. In the southeast approach guardrail, the rail posts are misaligned, and the end post is fractured at its base. Furthermore, there is a lack of connection hardware in several sections of the northwest approach guardrail. Across all approach guardrails, there is evidence of collision damage, with several timber cushion blocks either rotated or split, and numerous reflectors are either damaged or missing. In addition, there have been improper installations of laps at various locations, and the northeast and northwest approach guardrails fail to meet the minimum safety height guideline of 2'-3".
Other notable issues include the misalignment of the northeast weight limit sign; deterioration of the utility
AFAKFTQW08004 INSPECTION DATE: 08/22/2023
conduits at the bridge, with the north utility conduit lacking attachment to the bridge structure; and an absence of reflective object markers at the ends of the approach guardrails. There is also a moderate accumulation of debris along both curblines, and some bearing anchors exhibit bending.
Corrective action should be taken as outlined in this report to prevent the possible development of more serious or costly problems in the future.
RECOMMENDATIONS AND ESTIMATED COSTS STRUCTURE NO. 2311-003P
AFAKFTQW08004 INSPECTION DATE : 08/22/2023
226 PRIORITY OF IMPROVEMENT D
A (Critical) - Structure is closed, in immediate damage of collapse, or presents a critical safety danger.
B (Major) - Structure is seriously deficient or presents a safety hazard, but can remain open at reduced loads or with frequent inspections.
C (Moderate) - Structure is deficient, functionally obsolete, or requires substantial repairs to prevent a serious deficiency or unsafe condition.
D (Minor) - Structure is generally in good condition. Preventive maintenance may be required.
E (Special) - Structure is under construction or reconstruction.
Item No.
Maintenance Recommendations
(GENERALLY NOT FLHP ELIGIBLE)
QTY. UNIT UNIT
COST
PRELIM.
COST
ESTIMATE
222.3
CORRECT LAPS IN APPROACH GUARDRAILS AS
NECESSARY. REPLACE MISSING CONNECTION
HARDWARE FROM NORTHWEST APPROACH GUARDRAIL.
REALIGN CUSHION BLOCKS AS NECESSARY.
1 LS 5000 5000
58.8
REPAIR UTILITY CONDUITS AND CONNECTIONS.
ATTACH UTILITY TO NORTH SIDE OF DECK. 1 LS 5000 5000
222.3, 222.7
INSTALL REFLECTIVE OBJECT MARKERS AT APPROACH
RAIL ENDS. INSTALL REFLECTORS ALONG APPROACH
RAILINGS AS NECESSARY.
5 EA 250 3000
58.7
REMOVE DEBRIS FROM CURBLINES.
1 LS 2000 2000
222.7
RELOCATE AND RESET LOAD POSTING SIGNS AS
NECESSARY. 2 EA 500 1000
PRELIM. MAINTENANCE TOTAL : 16000
Item REHABILITATION/RECONSTRUCTION
UNIT
UNIT PRELIM. COST ESTIMATES
No. (TYPICALLY NEEDED WITHIN 5 YEARS)
QTY. COST
REHAB RECONSTR
222.3 REPLACE APPROACH GUARDRAIL SYSTEM.
1 LS 40000 40000
CONTRACT COST FOR MOBILIZATION, TRAFFIC
CONTROL, AND CONTINGENCIES. 1 LS 25000 25000
PRELIM. REHABILITATION/RECONSTRUCTION TOTAL : 65000
AFAKFTQW08004 INSPECTION DATE : 08/22/2023
226 PRIORITY OF IMPROVEMENT D
A (Critical) - Structure is closed, in immediate damage of collapse, or presents a critical safety danger.
B (Major) - Structure is seriously deficient or presents a safety hazard, but can remain open at reduced loads or with frequent inspections.
C (Moderate) - Structure is deficient, functionally obsolete, or requires substantial repairs to prevent a serious deficiency or unsafe condition.
D (Minor) - Structure is generally in good condition. Preventive maintenance may be required.
E (Special) - Structure is under construction or reconstruction.
COST ESTIMATE SUMMARY
PRELIM. MAINTENANCE TOTAL :
PRELIM. REHABILITATION TOTAL :
PRELIM. RECONSTRUCTION TOTAL : .. 0
81000TOTAL ITEMIZED COSTS:
PRELIMINARY ESTIMATE TOTAL * :
(*Includes typical contract costs for mobilization, traffic control and design/construction engineering: but does not include detour bridges, work beyond the bridge limits, or work not listed above. Estimates are approximate and are for planning purposes only; they should not be used as a complete or final engineers estimate.)
Remarks : Cost estimates are based on historical data, including costs for similar projects when available. Cost estimates assume that recommended actions will be combined with similar work being performed on other structures.
Consideration should be given to replacing the entire approach rail system with one that meets the minimum height safety guidelines.
FIELD INSPECTION REPORT STRUCTURE NO. 2311-003P
AFAKFTQW08004 INSPECTION DATE: 08/21/2023
58. DECK
1. DECK SLAB
4. RIDEABILITY
5. CURBS, SIDEWALKS, AND MEDIAN
6. PARAPETS AND/OR RAILINGS
7. DRAINS AND DRAINAGE
8. UTILITIES
9. DEFLECTION AND/OR VIBRATION
10.OTHER:
59. SUPERSTRUCTURE
1. BEARING DEVICES
2. GIRDERS OR BEAMS
3. ARCH(ES) OR SLAB(S)
4. FLOOR BEAMS AND STRINGERS
5. TRUSSES
6. DIAPHRAGMS AND BRACING
7. PAINT
8. FASCIA(E)
9. DEFLECTION AND/OR VIBRATION
10.ALIGNMENT
11.OTHER
60. SUBSTRUCTURE
61. CHANNEL
1. ALIGNMENT
2. EROSION AND/OR SCOUR
3. CHANNEL PROTECTION
4. WATERWAY OBSTRUCTIONS
5. OTHER
6. ADEQUACY OF OPENING
7. NORMAL VELOCITY
8. AVERAGE CLEAR OPENING
9. STREAMBED COMPOSITION:
222. APPROACHES
1. APPROACH SLABS
2. RELIEF JOINTS
3. APPROACH GUARDRAIL
4. SURFACING
5. EROSION
6. SETTLEMENT
7. SIGNS
8. ALIGNMENT
9. OTHER
223. RETAINING WALL
1. WALL
2. WEEP HOLES
3. FOUNDATION
4. EROSION AND/OR SCOUR
5. SETTLEMENT OR DEFLECTION
6. OTHER
G
G
N
G
P
G
N
F
G
N
N
N
G
G
N
G
G
N
G
G
N
G
N
2 - INSUFF
2 - MED
N
N
P
F
G
F
G
N
N
2. EXPANSION JOINTS N
3. WEARING SURFACE N
P 12 FT
F
CONDITION RATING CODE EQUIVALENTS FOR SUB-ELEMENTS
G = GOOD (CODES 7 - 9) F = FAIR (CODES 5 - 6) P = POOR (CODES 0 - 4)
CONDITION RATING CODES FOR ITEMS 58 - 62, 222, 223
NOT APPLICABLEN
EXCELLENT CONDITION9
VERY GOOD CONDITION - no problems noted.8
GOOD CONDITION - some minor problems.7
SATISFACTORY CONDITION - structural elements show some minor deterioration.6
FA R CONDITION - all primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling, or scour.
POOR CONDITION - advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling, or scour.4
SERIOUS CONDITION - loss of section, deterioration, spalling, or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. Local failures are possible. Fatigue cracks in steel or shear cracks in concrete may be present.
CRITICAL CONDITION - advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Fatigue cracks in steel or shear cracks in concrete may be present or scour may have removed substructure support. Unless closely monitored it may be necessary to close the structure until corrective action can be taken.
“ MM NENT” FA LURE CONDITION - major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components or obvious vertical or horizontal movement affecting structure stability.
Structure is closed to
FA LED CONDITION - out of service; beyond corrective action. 0
SILT
ABUTMENTS
1. BREASTWALLS OR COLUMNS G
2. PILE BENTS G
3. CAPS AND/OR BEARING SEATS G
4. BACKWALLS AND/OR BULKHEADS F
5. FOUNDATIONS 05 - Piles G
6. WINGWALLS F
7. WEEP HOLES N
8. EXPANSION JOINTS N
9. EROSION AND/OR SCOUR G
10.SETTLEMENT OR DEFLECTION G
11.SLOPE PROTECTION G
12.OTHER N
36. TRAFFIC AND SAFETY FEATURES
A. BRIDGE RAILINGS:
B. TRANSITIONS:
C. APPROACH GUARDRAILS:
D. APPROACH GUARDRAIL ENDS:
PIER(S) TRAFFIC SAFETY RATING CODES
13. WALLS AND/OR COLUMNS N
N
N
N
N
N
N
0 - Does not meet standards or a safety features is 14.PILE BENTS required and none is provided.
15.CAPS AND/OR BEARING SEATS
1 - Meets currently acceptable standards.
16.FOUNDATIONS
17.EROSION AND/OR SCOUR N - Not applicable or a safety features is not required.
18.SETTLEMENT OR DEFLECTION
19.OTHER
ITEM REFERENCE AND REMARKS
61.2 SEE BRIDGE FILE FOR SCOUR EVALUATION. MINOR UNDERMINING OF UPSTREAM AND DOWNSTREAM CHANNEL BANKS.
58.1 ABRASION EXPOSING AGGREGATE OF DECK SURFACE. MINOR CRACKING OF DECK SURFACE. STAY-IN-PLACE FORMS ON UNDERSIDE. SEVERAL AREAS OF LEAKAGE THROUGH FORMS; MINOR TO MODERATE RUSTING WITH EFFLORESCENCE ALONG FORM SEAMS AND AT ISOLATED LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT. MINOR SPALLING AT NORTHEAST CORNER OF DECK.
58.7 MODERATE DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG CURBLINES.
58.8 UTILITY CONDUIT ALONG NORTH SIDE OF BRIDGE; NOT ATTACHED TO BRIDGE, ONLY CONNECTED TO APPROACH RAIL POSTS.
CONDUIT SPLIT AT NORTHEAST END AND CONNECTIONS ARE SPLIT.
TWO 5" DIAMETER CONDUITS ATTACHED TO SOUTH SIDE OF BRIDGE. BOTH CONDUITS HAVE SEPARATED AT CONNECTIONS AT
BOTH BRIDGE ENDS.
58.8
222.4
SMALL UTILITY MANHOLES IN NORTH CURBLINE OF APPROACHES AT BOTH BRIDGE ENDS.
59.1 MINOR DEFORMATION OF BEARING PAD #2 AT EAST ABUTMENT AND BEARING PAD #4 AT WEST ABUTMENT; ANCHOR NUT NOT FULLY SEATED AND ANCHOR BOLT MISALIGNED. SEVERAL ANCHOR NUTS NOT FULLY SEATED. MINOR BENDING OF SEVERAL
ANCHORS AT WEST BEARINGS.
59.2
59.7
GALVANIZING BEGINNING TO CHALK ON SEVERAL BEAMS; MINOR RUST FORMING ON SEVERAL BEAMS.
60.2
60.4
60.6
MINOR SURFACE RUSTING OF SHEET PILING AND PILES. UP TO 1'4" BACKWALL EXPOSURE AT CORNERS OF WEST BACKWALL.
60.3 MINOR POPOUTS AND FAILED GROUT PLUGS WITH EXPOSED REBAR THROUGHOUT. MINOR SPALLING WITH EXPOSED REBAR, DUE TO INSUFFICIENT COVER, ON EAST ABUTMENT CAP BETWEEN PILES #3 AND #4. MINOR VERTICAL CRACKING OF ABUTMENT CAPS. LOOSE SHEET PILE WALL CAP EXPOSED AT SOUTHEAST APPROACH ADJACENT TO BRIDGE DECK. MINOR SPALL WITH
EXPOSED REBAR ON UNDERSIDE OF BEARING CAP ADJACENT TO COLUMN #2 AT WEST END.
60.3
60.4
CRACK DEVELOPING INTO SPALL AT NORTH END OF WEST BACKWALL. SPALLING OF EAST ABUTMENT AT JUNCTION BETWEEN BACKWALL AND CAP AT NORTH END. MINOR LEAKAGE ON EAST ABUTMENT AT BEAM #4. MINOR DEBRIS ACCUMULATION AND
MOSS GROWTH ON CAP ENDS. EFFLORESCENCE AND STAINING AT SOUTHWEST CORNER.
60.6 SOUTHEAST WINGWALL MISALIGNED AND LEANING TOWARD STREAM. SOME RIPRAP IN PLACE BEHIND NORTHWEST AND
SOUTHEAST WINGWALLS.
60.11 RIPRAP PLACED ALONG TOE OF BOTH ABUTMENTS.
222.3 MINOR COLLISION DAMAGE THROUGHOUT; MODERATE AT NORTHEAST GUARDRAIL END. GUARDRAILS LAPPED INCORRECTLY AT SEVERAL LOCATIONS. NUMEROUS REFLECTORS MISSING FROM NORTHWEST GUARDRAIL AND DAMAGED ALONG SOUTH GUARDRAIL. SOUTHEAST APPROACH GUARDRAIL POST MISALIGNED, END POST BROKEN AT BASE. SEVERAL TIMBER CUSHION BLOCKS ROTATED. NORTHWEST APPROACH GUARDRAIL MISSING CONNECTION HARDWARE AT SEVERAL LAPS. MINOR TO MODERATE CHECKING OF TIMBER GUARDRAIL POSTS. HEAVY SPLITTING OF WEST APPROACH RAIL POST. VEHICLE DAMAGE
TO NORTHWEST APPROACH RAIL.
222.4
222.6
TRANSVERSE CRACKING UP TO 1/2" WIDE AT APPROACH PAVEMENT. AREAS OF MODERATE SETTLEMENT, UP TO 2", OF
APPROACHES ALONG BRIDGE ENDS.
222.5 MINOR EROSION AT BRIDGE CORNERS.
222.7 "WEIGHT LIMIT 29 TONS" SIGNS AT NORTHEAST AND SOUTHWEST GUARDRAIL ENDS; NORTHEAST SIGN MISALIGNED. "FRENCH CREEK" SIGN AT NORTHEAST BRIDGE CORNER. REFLECTIVE OBJECT MARKERS NOT PROVIDED. POSTING SIGNS ATTACHED TO
NORTHEAST AND SOUTHWEST APPROACH GUARDRAIL END POSTS. MINOR DAMAGE TO SIGNS.
36.C NORTHEAST APPROACH GUARDRAIL HEIGHT OF 1'-5" DOES NOT MEET MINIMUM SAFETY HEIGHT GUIDELINES OF 2'-3";
NORTHWEST APPROACH GUARDRAIL HEIGHT IS 2'-1".
STRUCTURE LOAD RATING STRUCTURE NO. 2311-003P
TRUCK TYPE
INVENTORY RATING (NORMAL TRAFFIC) OPERATING RATING (MAXIMUM LOAD)
TONS METRIC TONS TONS METRIC TONS
H 23 21 38 34
HS 41 37 69 63
TYPE 3 34 31 57 52
TYPE 3S2 54 49 90 82
TYPE 3-3 66 60 111 101
DESIGN LOADING: 0 - UNKNOWN
CAPACITY MEETS OR EXCEEDS DESIGN LOAD
CAPACITY IS LESS THAN DESIGN LOAD
X ORIGINAL LOAD RATING CALCULATION APPLICABLE
ORIGINAL LOAD RATING CALCULATION REVISED
DATE OF LOAD RATING CALCULATION: 10/14/2021
LOAD RATING CONTROLLED BY: MOMENT CAPACITY OF BEAMS
REMARKS: CURRENTLY GROSS LOAD POSTED FOR 29 TONS. SEE BRIDGE FILE FOR LOAD RATING CALCULATIONS.
STRUCTURE INVENTORY AND APPRAISAL STRUCTURE NO. 2311-003P
STRUCTURE IDENTIFICATION
(201) PARK: EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE (1) STATE:............................................ 020 - ALASKA
(202) STRUCTURE NAME:..............AFAKFTQW08004 (2) STATE HWY. AGENCY DIST:
(203) STRUCTURE KIND:............... 1 - BRIDGE (3) COUNTY CODE:....................... 02090 FAIRBANKS NORTH STAR
(204) STRUCTURE NUMBER:.........2311-003 P (4) CITY / PLACE CODE:
9 - USAF(205) NPS REGION:........................ (5) INVENTORY ROUTE:................ 1 8 0 00000 0
(206) ROUTE CODE NUMBER:....... (6) FEATURES INTERSECTED:.......... FRENCH CREEK
(207) ROAD SECTION NO:............. (7) FACILITY CARRIED:...................... QUARRY ROAD
(208) NPS ROAD CLASS:............... (8) STATE STRUCTURE NO:.............. AFAKFTQW08004
(209) WITHIN NPS BNDRY?:.......... Yes (9) LOCATION:..................................... Approximately 0.6 miles east of fuel depot on Quarry Road.
(210) OPERATING UNIT:.................BASE (10) INV. RTE. - MIN. VERT. CLR:..... 99.99 FT ( 99.99 M)
(211) PROJECT NO(S):................... (11) MILE POINT:................................. .00 (KM PT: 0 )
(212) DRAWING NUMBERS:........... (27) YEAR BUILT:
(21) MAINTAINED BY:......................72 - AIR FORCE (106) YEAR RECONSTRUCTED:
(22) OWNER:................................... 72 - AIR FORCE (20) TOLL:............................................ 3 - ON FREE ROAD
(37) HISTORIC DESIGNATION:.......... 5 - NOT ELIGIBLE
STRUCTURE DESCRIPTION, FOUNDATION, AND DECK TYPE
(43A) MAIN STR. MATERIAL:..........3 - STEEL (44A) APPR. STR. MATERIAL:............ 0 - Other
(43B) MAIN STR. TYPE:.................. 02 - STRINGER/MULTI-BEAM OR (44B) APPR. STR. TYPE:.................... 00 - OTHER
GIRDER
(45) NO. OF MAIN SPANS:..............001 (46) NO OF APPROACH SPANS:
(48) MAX. SPAN LENGTH:..............18.8 FT ( 5.7 M)
(49) STRUCTURE LENGTH:........... 21.5 FT ( 6.6 M) (108) WEAR SURFACE/PROTECT SYSTEM:
(216A) ABUTMENT #1 FDN:........... 4 - PILE BENT A) TYPE WEARING SURFACE:.. 0 - NONE
(216B) ABUTMENT #2 FDN:........... 4 - PILE BENT B) TYPE MEMBRANE:................. 0 - NONE
(217A) PREDOM. PIER FDN:.......... 6 - N/A C) TYPE PROTECTION:.............. 0 - NONE
(217B) SECOND. PIER FDN:.......... 6 - N/A (218) IS SALT USED?.......................... NO
(107) DECK TYPE:.......................... 1 - CONCRETE CAST-IN-PLACE
LOAD RATING AND POSTING
(31) DESIGN LOAD:.........................0 - UNKNOWN (41) LOAD RESTRICTION:.................. P - POSTED FOR LOAD
(66) INVENTORY RATING:..............41 METRIC TONS) (70) BRIDGE POSTING:...................... 5 - EQUAL TO OR ABOVE LEGALTONS ( 37.2
LOADS
(64) OPERATING RATING:..............69 TONS ( 62.6 METRIC TONS)
INSPECTION DATES
(90) INSPECTION DATE: 08/22/2023 (91) FREQ. OF INSP: 24 MONTHS (92 / 93) CRITICAL FEATURE INSPECTION (CFI):
(219) ADD. STUDIES NEEDED: N - 0 - NONE (A) FRACTURE CRITICAL:.......... N
(220) SPECIAL STUDY TYPE: INSP. EVERY MONTHS - LAST INSP:
(221) SPECIAL STUDY DATE: (B) UNDERWATER:..................... N
INSP. EVERY MONTHS - LAST INSP:
(C) SPECIAL INSPECTION:........ N
INSP. EVERY MONTHS - LAST INSP:
https://LENGTH:
GEOMETRY, TRAFFIC, AND NAVIGATIONAL DATA
(16) LATITUDE:................................ 64° 39'19 80" (51) CURB TO CURB WIDTH:............ 36.0 FT ( 11 M)
(17) LONGITUDE:............................147°01 '32 30" (52) DECK WIDTH:.......................... 38.3 FT ( 11.7 M)
(19) DETOUR LENGTH:.................. 199 MI ( 199 KM) (32) APPR. ROADWAY WIDTH:...... 40.0 FT ( 12.2 M)
(28A) LANES ON STRUCT:.............02 (213) APPR. PAVEMENT WIDTH:... 24.0 FT ( 7.3 M)
(28B) LANES UNDER STRUCT:......00 LEFT SHOULDER:............... 8 0 FT ( 2.4 M)
(42A) SERVICE ON:.........................1 - HIGHWAY RIGHT SHOULDER:.......... 8 0 FT ( 2.4 M)
(42B) SERVICE UNDER:................. 5 - WATERWAY (33) BRIDGE MEDIAN:.................... 0 - NO MEDIAN
(29) AVG DAILY TRAFFIC:..............300 (34) SKEW ANGLE:......................... 0 °
(30) YEAR OF ADT:......................... 2021 (35) STRUCTURE FLARED:............ 0 - NO FLARE
(114) FUTURE ADT:.........................360 (47) TOTAL HORIZ. CLEARANCE:.. 36 FT ( 11 M)
(115) YEAR OF FUTURE ADT:........2041 (50) SIDEWALKS
(101) PARALLEL STRUCTURE:......N - NO PARALLEL STRUCTURE LEFT:.................................... 0 0 FT ( 0 M)
(38) NAVIGATION CONTROL:.........N RIGHT:.................................. 0 0 FT ( 0 M)
(39) VERTICAL CLEARANCE:.........0 FT ( 0 M) (214) BRIDGE RAIL TYPE
(40) HORIZ. CLEARANCE:..............0 FT ( 0 M) RAIL CONFIGURATION:...... 1 - FULL HEIGHT (NO PARAPET)
(111) ABUT OR PIER PROT:...........1 - NAVIGATION PROTECTION NOT MATERIAL:........................... 4 - STEEL
REQUIRED
LATERAL UNDERCLEARANCE: DESIGN TYPE:..................... 3 - SIMPLE RAIL (JOINTS AT EACH
POST)
(55) RIGHT:...............................00 FT ( 0 M) (215) BRIDGE RAIL HEIGHT:.......... 2 58 FT ( 0.79 M)
(56) LEFT:................................ 0 FT ( 0 M) (53) MIN. VRT. CLR. OVER DECK: 99.99 FT ( 99.99 M)
(54) MIN. VRT. UNDRCLRANCE:... .00 FT ( 0 M)
CONDITION AND APPRAISAL DATA, PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS, AND COST
(58) DECK:....................................... 7 (67) STRUCTURAL EVALUATION:
(59) SUPERSTRUCTURE:...............6 (68) DECK GEOMETRY:
(60) SUBSTRUCTURE:.......... 7 (69) UNDERCLEARANCES:................ N
(61) CHANNEL:................................6 (71) WATERWAY ADEQUACY:
(62) CULVERT:.................................N (72) APPROACH ALIGNMENT:
(222) APPROACHES:...................... 6 (113) SCOUR CRITICAL:.................... 7 - COUNTERMEASURES INSTALLED
TO CORRECT SCOUR PROBLEM
(223) RETAINING WALL:.................N (225) PURPOSE OF IMPROVEMENT: 2 - REHAB/RECONSTRUCTION
(36) TRAFFIC SAFETY FEAT: 0 0 0 0 (226) PRIORITY OF IMPROVEMENT: D - MINOR
(75A) TYPE OF WORK:................... (227) MAINTENANCE COST:.............$ 16000
(75B) WORK DONE BY:.................. (228) REHAB / RECNSTR COST:..... $ 65000
(76) IMPROVEMENT LENGTH:....... FT ( 0 M) (229) CONSTRUCTION COST:.......... $ 0
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
(230) STRUCTURE HISTORY:
(231) ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS:
(330) ADDITIONAL CONFIGURATION INFORMATION:
Inspector: Joshua Voight Structure Number: AFAKFTQW08004
Inspection Date: 08/22/2023 Facility Carried: QUARRY ROAD
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PHOTO 3
Description LOOKING WEST
PHOTO 4
Description NORTH (DOWNSTREAM) SIDE
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PHOTO 5
Description FULL-WIDTH TRANSVERSE CRACK IN EAST APPROACH ASPHALT PAVEMENT
PHOTO 6
Description LEANING GUARDRAIL POSTS AND SPACER BLOCKS PULLED AWAY FROM GUARDRAIL
POSTS AT SOUTH SIDE OF EAST APPROACH
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PHOTO 7
Description SHEARED GUARDRAIL POST AT SOUTH SIDE OF EAST APPROACH
PHOTO 8
Description FRACTURED UTILITY CONDUIT CASING CONNECTION JOINT AT SOUTHEAST CORNER
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PHOTO 9
Description 3"W GAP DUE TO LOSS OF FILL AT SOUTH SIDE OF EAST ABUTMENT BACKWALL
PHOTO 10
Description BROKEN UTILITY CAP AT NORTH SHOULDER OF EAST APPROACH
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PHOTO 12
Description GENERAL TOPSIDE, LOOKING EAST
PHOTO 13
Description GRAVEL ACCUMULATION AND VEGETATION GROWTH ALONG NORTH SHOULDER
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PHOTO 15
Description UP TO 1'-4" OF STEEL SHEET PILE BACKWALL EXPOSED AT NORTH SIDE OF WEST
ABUTMENT
PHOTO 16
Description UP TO 2" OF SETTLEMENT AT BOTH APPROACHES, WEST APPROACH SHOWN
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PHOTO 17
Description VEHICLE COLLISION DAMAGE AT NORTH GUARDRAIL, WEST APPROACH; NOTE
GUARDRAILS ARE INCORRECTLY LAPPED AT JOINTS AND TIMBER SPACERS ARE
ROTATED
PHOTO 18
Description SPLIT TIMBER SPACER AT NORTH GUARDRAIL,WEST APPROACH
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PHOTO 19
Description SPALLING AND DELAMINATION OF NORTH FACE OF CONCRETE DECK AT EAST END
PHOTO 20
Description SPALLING AND DELAMINATION OF NORTH FACE OF WEST BACKWALL
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PHOTO 21
Description GENERAL UNDERSIDE VIEW LOOKING EAST
PHOTO 22
Description GENERAL VIEW OF EAST ABUTMENT
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PHOTO 23
Description GENERAL VIEW OF WEST ABUTMENT
PHOTO 24
Description SPALL WITH EXPOSED REBAR ON EAST ABUTMENT CAP BETWEEN DRILLED SHAFTS #3
AND #4
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PHOTO 25
Description BENDING OF SOUTH ANCHOR BOLT OF BEAM #5 AT WEST ABUTMENT; NOTE BENT
ANCHORS AT ISOLATED BEARINGS THROUGHOUT
PHOTO 26
Description DRAINAGE OUTLET AT SOUTH SIDE OF WEST ABUTMENT
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PHOTO 27
Description SPALL WITH EXPOSED REBAR IN UNDERSIDE OF WEST CAP ADJACENT TO DRILLED
SHAFT #3
PHOTO 28
Description EFFLORSCENCE AND RUST STAINING ON METAL STAY-IN-PLACE FORMS IN BAY #1 AT
WEST END
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PHOTO 29
Description UNDERMINING AND CUTTING OF NORTH DOWNSTREAM CHANNEL BANK
PHOTO 30
Description LOAD POSTING SIGN AT EAST APPROACH; NOTE DAMAGE TO NORTH GUARDRAIL
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PHOTO 31
Description LOOKING UPSTREAM
PHOTO 32
Description LOOKING DOWNSTREAM
BRIDGE INSPECTION REPORT
AFAKFTQW08004
QUARRY ROAD OVER FRENCH CREEK
EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE
LOOKING WEST TOWARD INNER LOOP
STRUCTURE NO. 2311-003P
INSPECTION TYPE: ROUTINE
INSPECTION DATE: 8/3/2021
NORTH (DOWNSTREAM) SIDE
Report prepared by:
Federal Highway Administration Federal Lands Bridge Office Bridge Inspection and Management Program 21400 Ridgetop Circle Sterling, Virginia 20166 https://bridge.flhd.fhwa.dot.gov https://bridge.flhd.fhwa.dot.gov
AFAKFTQW08004 INSPECTION DATE: 08/03/2021
BRIDGE IDENTIFICATION AND DESCRIPTION
MAIN SPAN MATERIAL:
MAIN SPAN TYPE:
# OF BEAMS, MAIN SPAN: .
DECK TYPE:
WEARING SURFACE:
ABUT. FOUNDATIONS:
PIER FOUDNATION(S):
ABUTMENT / PIER MAT'L: ..
PROJ./PLAN REF. NO:
NPS ROAD CLASS:
STRUCTURE HISTORY:
3 - STEEL
02 - STRINGER/MULTI-BEAM OR
1 - CONCRETE CAST-IN-PLACE
0 - NONE
4 - PILE BENT
6 - N/A
1 - CONCRETE
NO. OF MAIN SPANS:
NO. OF APPR. SPANS:
STRUCT. TOTAL LENGTH: .
MAX. SPAN LENGTH:
DECK WIDTH:
CURB TO CURB WIDTH:
YEAR BUILT:
YEAR RECONSTRUCTED: .
SKEW ANGLE:
FRACTURE CRITICAL:
21.5 FT (6.6 M)
18.8 FT (5.7 M)
38.3 FT (11.7 M)
36.0 FT (11 M)
0 °
N
LOCATION
EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE MILE POINT: .. .00 (KM PT 0)
STATE: .............................. 020 - ALASKA LOCATION: .... Approximately 0.6 miles east of fuel depot on Quarry Road.FACILITY CARRIED: ......... QUARRY ROAD
FEATURE INTERSECTED: FRENCH CREEK
INSPECTION TEAM: J. Thomas
CONDITION ASSESSMENT:
Joe Thomas
REPORT REVIEW:
Marcus Miller
REPORT APPROVAL: Date: 01/11/2022
Jorgomai Ceesay
STRUCTURE EVALUATION SUMMARY
This galvanized steel multi-beam bridge is in good condition overall. It should be noted that the bridge is currently gross load posted for 29 Tons. While the 2021 load rating calculations indicate the bridge does not require posting for load, it is possible the posting is due to unknown factors.
Most of the issues with this structure relate to the approach guardrail system. The rail posts in the southeast approach guardrail are misaligned; and the end post is broken at the base. The connection hardware is missing from several laps in the northwest approach guardrail. All of the approach guardrails have collision damage;
several timber cushion blocks have rotated; numerous reflectors are either damaged or missing; and laps have been installed incorrectly at several locations. In addition, the northeast and northwest approach guardrails do not meet the minimum safety height guidelines of 2'-3".
Other issues include misalignment of the northeast weight limit sign; deterioration of the utility conduits at the
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bridge, with the north utility conduit lacking attachment to the bridge; and a lack of reflective object markers at the approach guardrail ends. There is also moderate debris accumulation along both curblines.
Corrective action should be taken as outlined in this report to prevent the possible development of more serious or costly problems in the future.
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226 PRIORITY OF IMPROVEMENT D
A (Critical) - Structure is closed, in immediate damage of collapse, or presents a critical safety danger.
B (Major) - Structure is seriously deficient or presents a safety hazzard, but can remain open at reduced loads or with frequent inspections.
C (Moderate) - Structure is deficient, functionally obsolete, or requires substantial repairs to prevent a serious deficiency or unsafe condition.
D (Minor) - Structure is generally in good condition. Preventive maintenance may be required.
E (Special) - Structure is under construction or reconstruction.
Item No.
Maintenance Recomendations
(GENERALLY NOT FLHP ELIGIBLE)
QTY. UNIT UNIT
COST
PRELIM.
COST
ESTIMATE
222.3
REALIGN POSTS AND REPLACE END POST IN
SOUTHEAST APPROACH GUARDRAIL TO HELP IMPROVE
SAFETY UNTIL GUARDRAIL SYSTEM CAN BE REPLACED
(SEE REHAB RECOMMENDATION BELOW).
1 LS 5000 5000
222.3
CORRECT LAPS IN APPROACH GUARDRAILS AS
NECESSARY. REPLACE MISSING CONNECTION
HARDWARE FROM NORTHWEST APPROACH GUARDRAIL.
REALIGN CUSHION BLOCKS AS NECESSARY.
1 LS 5000 5000
58.8
REPAIR UTILITY CONDUITS AND CONNECTIONS.
ATTACH UTILITY TO NORTH SIDE OF DECK. 1 LS 5000 5000
222.3, 222.7
INSTALL REFLECTIVE OBJECT MARKERS AT APPROACH
RAIL ENDS. INSTALL REFLECTORS ALONG APPROACH
RAILINGS AS NECESSARY.
5 EA 250 3000
58.7
REMOVE DEBRIS FROM CURBLINES.
1 LS 2000 2000
222.7
RELOCATE POSTING SIGNS.
2 EA 500 1000
PRELIM. MAINTENANCE TOTAL : 21000
Item REHABILITATION/RECONSTRUCTION
QTY. UNIT
UNIT PRELIM. COST ESTIMATES
No. (TYPICALLY NEEDED WITHIN 5 YEARS) COST
REHAB RECONSTR
222.3 REPLACE APPROACH GUARDRAIL SYSTEM.
1 LS 35000 35000
CONTRACT COST FOR MOBILIZATION, TRAFFIC
CONTROL, AND DESIGN/CONSTRUCTION
ENGINEERING.
1 LS 25000 25000
PRELIM. REHABILITATION/RECONSTRUCTION TOTAL : 60000
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226 PRIORITY OF IMPROVEMENT D
A (Critical) - Structure is closed, in immediate damage of collapse, or presents a critical safety danger.
B (Major) - Structure is seriously deficient or presents a safety hazzard, but can remain open at reduced loads or with frequent inspections.
C (Moderate) - Structure is deficient, functionally obsolete, or requires substantial repairs to prevent a serious deficiency or unsafe condition.
D (Minor) - Structure is generally in good condition. Preventive maintenance may be required.
E (Special) - Structure is under construction or reconstruction.
COST ESTIMATE SUMMARY
PRELIM. MAINTENANCE TOTAL :
PRELIM. REHABILITATION TOTAL :
PRELIM. RECONSTRUCTION TOTAL : .. 0
81000TOTAL ITEMIZED COSTS:
PRELIMINARY ESTIMATE TOTAL * :
(*Includes typical contract costs for mobilization, traffic control and design/construction engineering: but does not include detour bridges, work beyond the bridge limits, or work not listed above. Estimates are approximate and are for planning purposes only; they should not be used as a complete or final engineers estimate.)
Remarks : Cost estimates assume that recommended actions will be combined with similar work being performed on other structures.
Consideration should be given to replacing the entire approach rail system with one that meets the minimum height safety guidelines.
AFAKFTQW08004 INSPECTION DATE: 08/02/2021
58. DECK
1. DECK SLAB
4. RIDEABILITY
5. CURBS, SIDEWALKS, AND MEDIAN
6. PARAPETS AND/OR RAILINGS
7. DRAINS AND DRAINAGE
8. UTILITIES
9. DEFLECTION AND/OR VIBRATION
10.OTHER:
59. SUPERSTRUCTURE
1. BEARING DEVICES
2. GIRDERS OR BEAMS
3. ARCH(ES) OR SLAB(S)
4. FLOOR BEAMS AND STRINGERS
5. TRUSSES
6. DIAPHRAGMS AND BRACING
7. PAINT
8. FASCIA(E)
9. DEFLECTION AND/OR VIBRATION
10.ALIGNMENT
11.OTHER
60. SUBSTRUCTURE
61. CHANNEL
1. ALIGNMENT
2. EROSION AND/OR SCOUR
3. CHANNEL PROTECTION
4. WATERWAY OBSTRUCTIONS
5. OTHER
6. ADEQUACY OF OPENING
7. NORMAL VELOCITY
8. AVERAGE CLEAR OPENING
9. STREAMBED COMPOSITION:
222. APPROACHES
1. APPROACH SLABS
2. RELIEF JOINTS
3. APPROACH GUARDRAIL
4. SURFACING
5. EROSION
6. SETTLEMENT
7. SIGNS
8. ALIGNMENT
9. OTHER
223. RETAINING WALL
1. WALL
2. WEEP HOLES
3. FOUNDATION
4. EROSION AND/OR SCOUR
5. SETTLEMENT OR DEFLECTION
6. OTHER
G
G
N
G
P
G
N
G
G
N
N
N
G
G
N
G
G
N
G
G
N
G
N
2 - INSUFF
2 - MED
N
N
P
F
G
F
G
N
N
2. EXPANSION JOINTS N
3. WEARING SURFACE N
P 12 FT
F
CONDITION RATING CODE EQUIVALENTS FOR SUB-ELEMENTS
G = GOOD (CODES 7 - 9) F = FAIR (CODES 5 - 6) P = POOR (CODES 0 - 4)
CONDITION RATING CODES FOR ITEMS 58 - 62, 222, 223
NOT APPLICABLEN
EXCELLENT CONDITION9
VERY GOOD CONDITION - no problems noted.8
GOOD CONDITION - some minor problems.7
SATISFACTORY CONDITION - structural elements show some minor deterioration.6
FA R CONDITION - all primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling, or scour.
POOR CONDITION - advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling, or scour.4
SERIOUS CONDITION - loss of section, deterioration, spalling, or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. Local failures are possible. Fatigue cracks in steel or shear cracks in concrete may be present.
CRITICAL CONDITION - advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Fatigue cracks in steel or shear cracks in concrete may be present or scour may have removed substructure support. Unless closely monitored it may be necessary to close the structure until corrective action can be taken.
“ MM NENT” FA LURE CONDITION - major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components or obvious vertical or horizontal movement affecting structure stability.
Structure is closed to
FA LED CONDITION - out of service; beyond corrective action. 0
SILT
ABUTMENTS
1. BREASTWALLS OR COLUMNS G
2. PILE BENTS G
3. CAPS AND/OR BEARING SEATS G
4. BACKWALLS AND/OR BULKHEADS G
5. FOUNDATIONS 05 - Piles G
6. WINGWALLS F
7. WEEP HOLES N
8. EXPANSION JOINTS N
9. EROSION AND/OR SCOUR G
10.SETTLEMENT OR DEFLECTION G
11.SLOPE PROTECTION G
12.OTHER N
36. TRAFFIC AND SAFETY FEATURES
A. BRIDGE RAILINGS:
B. TRANSITIONS:
C. APPROACH GUARDRAILS:
D. APPROACH GUARDRAIL ENDS:
PIER(S) TRAFFIC SAFETY RATING CODES
13. WALLS AND/OR COLUMNS N
N
N
N
N
N
N
0 - Does not meet standards or a safety features is 14.PILE BENTS required and none is provided.
15.CAPS AND/OR BEARING SEATS
1 - Meets currently acceptable standards.
16.FOUNDATIONS
17.EROSION AND/OR SCOUR N - Not applicable or a safety features is not required.
18.SETTLEMENT OR DEFLECTION
ITEM REFERENCE AND REMARKS
61.2 SEE BRIDGE FILE FOR SCOUR EVALUATION.
58.1 ABRASION EXPOSING AGGREGATE OF DECK SURFACE. MINOR CRACKING OF DECK SURFACE. STAY-IN-PLACE FORMS ON UNDERSIDE. SEVERAL AREAS OF LEAKAGE THROUGH FORMS; MINOR TO MODERATE RUSTING WITH EFFLORESCENCE ALONG
FORM SEAMS. MINOR SPALLING AT NORTHEAST CORNER OF DECK.
58.7 MODERATE DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG CURBLINES.
58.8 UTILITY CONDUIT ALONG NORTH SIDE OF BRIDGE; NOT ATTACHED TO BRIDGE, ONLY CONNECTED TO APPROACH RAIL POSTS.
CONDUIT SPLIT AT EAST END AND CONNECTIONS ARE SPLIT.
TWO 5" DIAMETER CONDUITS ATTACHED TO SOUTH SIDE OF BRIDGE. BOTH CONDUITS HAVE SEPARATED AT CONNECTIONS AT
BOTH BRIDGE ENDS.
58.8
222.4
SMALL UTILITY MANHOLES IN NORTH CURBLINE OF APPROACHES AT BOTH BRIDGE ENDS.
59.1 MINOR DEFORMATION OF BEARING PAD #2 AT EAST ABUTMENT AND BEARING PAD #4 AT WEST ABUTMENT; ANCHOR NUT NOT FULLY SEATED AND ANCHOR BOLT MISALIGNED. ANCHOR NUT NOT FULLY SEATED BEARING AT EAST ABUTMENT ON NORTH
SIDE.
59.2
59.7
GALVANIZING BEGINNING TO CHALK ON SEVERAL BEAMS; MINOR RUST FORMING ON SEVERAL BEAMS.
60.2
60.4
60.6
MINOR SURFACE RUSTING OF SHEET PILING AND PILES.
60.3 MINOR POPOUTS AND FAILED GROUT PLUGS WITH EXPOSED REBAR THROUGHOUT. MINOR SPALLING WITH EXPOSED REBAR, DUE TO INSUFFICIENT COVER, ON EAST ABUTMENT CAP BETWEEN PILES #3 AND #4. MINOR VERTICAL CRACKING OF ABUTMENT CAPS. LOOSE SHEET PILE WALL CAP EXPOSED AT SOUTHEAST APPROACH ADJACENT TO BRIDGE DECK.
60.3
60.4
CRACK DEVELOPING INTO SPALL AT NORTH END OF WEST BACKWALL. HAIRLINE CRACKING OF EAST ABUTMENT AT JUNCTION BETWEEN BACKWALL AND CAP AT NORTH END. MINOR LEAKAGE ON EAST ABUTMENT AT BEAM #4. MINOR DEBRIS
ACCUMULATION AND MOSS GROWTH ON CAP ENDS.
60.6 SOUTHEAST WINGWALL MISALIGNED AND LEANING TOWARD STREAM. SOME RIPRAP IN PLACE BEHIND NORTHWEST AND
SOUTHEAST WINGWALLS.
60.11 RIPRAP PLACED ALONG TOE OF BOTH ABUTMENTS.
222.3 MINOR COLLISION DAMAGE THROUGHOUT; MODERATE AT NORTHEAST GUARDRAIL END. GUARDRAILS LAPPED INCORRECTLY AT SEVERAL LOCATIONS. NUMEROUS REFLECTORS MISSING FROM NORTHWEST GUARDRAIL AND DAMAGED ALONG SOUTH GUARDRAIL. SOUTHEAST APPROACH GUARDRAIL POST MISALIGNED, END POST BROKEN AT BASE. SEVERAL TIMBER CUSHION BLOCKS ROTATED. NORTHWEST APPROACH GUARDRAIL MISSING CONNECTION HARDWARE AT SEVERAL LAPS. MINOR TO
MODERATE CHECKING OF TIMBER GUARDRAIL POSTS.
222.4
222.6
TRANSVERSE CRACKING UP TO 1/2" WIDE OF APPROACH PAVEMENT. AREAS OF MODERATE SETTLEMENT, UP TO 2", OF
APPROACHES ALONG BRIDGE ENDS. MINOR LONGITUDINAL CRACKING OF APPROACH PAVEMENT.
222.5 MINOR EROSION AT BRIDGE CORNERS.
222.7 "WEIGHT LIMIT 29 TONS" SIGNS AT NORTHEAST AND SOUTHWEST GUARDRAIL ENDS; NORTHEAST SIGN MISALIGNED. PER LOAD RATING IN 2013 BRIDGE INSPECTION REPORT, BRIDGE DOES NOT REQUIRE LOAD POSTING; RECOMMEND 29 TON LOAD POSTING TO REMAIN IN EFFECT. "FRENCH CREEK" SIGN AT NORTHEAST BRIDGE CORNER. REFLECTIVE OBJECT MARKERS NOT PROVIDED. POSTING SIGNS ATTACHED TO NORTHEAST AND SOUTHWEST APPROACH GUARDRAIL END POSTS. MINOR DAMAGE
TO SIGNS.
36.C NORTHEAST APPROACH GUARDRAIL HEIGHT OF 1'-5" DOES NOT MEET MINIMUM SAFETY HEIGHT GUIDELINES OF 2'-3";
NORTHWEST APPROACH GUARDRAIL HEIGHT IS 2'-1".
TRUCK TYPE
INVENTORY RATING (NORMAL TRAFFIC) OPERATING RATING (MAXIMUM LOAD)
TONS METRIC TONS TONS METRIC TONS
H 23 21 38 34
HS 41 37 69 63
TYPE 3 34 31 57 52
TYPE 3S2 54 49 90 82
TYPE 3-3 66 60 111 101
DESIGN LOADING: 0 - UNKNOWN
X CAPACITY MEETS OR EXCEEDS DESIGN LOAD
CAPACITY IS LESS THAN DESIGN LOAD
ORIGINAL LOAD RATING CALCULATION APPLICABLE
ORIGINAL LOAD RATING CALCULATION REVISED
DATE OF LOAD RATING CALCULATION: 10/14/2021
LOAD RATING CONTROLLED BY: MOMENT CAPACITY OF BEAMS
REMARKS: CURRENTLY GROSS LOAD POSTED FOR 29 TONS. SEE BRIDGE FILE FOR LOAD RATING CALCULATIONS.
STRUCTURE IDENTIFICATION
(201) PARK: EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE (1) STATE:............................................ 020 - ALASKA
(202) STRUCTURE NAME:..............AFAKFTQW08004 (2) STATE HWY. AGENCY DIST:
(203) STRUCTURE KIND:............... 1 - BRIDGE (3) COUNTY CODE:....................... 02090 FAIRBANKS NORTH STAR
(204) STRUCTURE NUMBER:.........2311-003 P (4) CITY / PLACE CODE:
9 - USAF(205) NPS REGION:........................ (5) INVENTORY ROUTE:................ 1 8 0 00000 0
(206) ROUTE CODE NUMBER:....... (6) FEATURES INTERSECTED:.......... FRENCH CREEK
(207) ROAD SECTION NO:............. (7) FACILITY CARRIED:...................... QUARRY ROAD
(208) NPS ROAD CLASS:............... (8) STATE STRUCTURE NO:.............. AFAKFTQW08004
(209) WITHIN NPS BNDRY?:.......... Yes (9) LOCATION:..................................... Approximately 0.6 miles east of fuel depot on Quarry Road.
(210) OPERATING UNIT:.................BASE (10) INV. RTE. - MIN. VERT. CLR:..... 99.99 FT ( 99.99 M)
(211) PROJECT NO(S):................... (11) MILE POINT:................................. .00 (KM PT: 0 )
(212) DRAWING NUMBERS:........... (27) YEAR BUILT:
(21) MAINTAINED BY:......................72 - AIR FORCE (106) YEAR RECONSTRUCTED:
(22) OWNER:................................... 72 - AIR FORCE (20) TOLL:............................................ 3 - ON FREE ROAD
(37) HISTORIC DESIGNATION:.......... 5 - NOT ELIGIBLE
STRUCTURE DESCRIPTION, FOUNDATION, AND DECK TYPE
(43A) MAIN STR. MATERIAL:..........3 - STEEL (44A) APPR. STR. MATERIAL:............ 0 - Other
(43B) MAIN STR. TYPE:.................. 02 - STRINGER/MULTI-BEAM OR (44B) APPR. STR. TYPE:.................... 00 - OTHER
GIRDER
(45) NO. OF MAIN SPANS:..............001 (46) NO OF APPROACH SPANS:
(48) MAX. SPAN LENGTH:..............18.8 FT ( 5.7 M)
(49) STRUCTURE LENGTH:........... 21.5 FT ( 6.6 M) (108) WEAR SURFACE/PROTECT SYSTEM:
(216A) ABUTMENT #1 FDN:........... 4 - PILE BENT A) TYPE WEARING SURFACE:.. 0 - NONE
(216B) ABUTMENT #2 FDN:........... 4 - PILE BENT B) TYPE MEMBRANE:................. 0 - NONE
(217A) PREDOM. PIER FDN:.......... 6 - N/A C) TYPE PROTECTION:.............. 0 - NONE
(217B) SECOND. PIER FDN:.......... 6 - N/A (218) IS SALT USED?.......................... NO
(107) DECK TYPE:.......................... 1 - CONCRETE CAST-IN-PLACE
LOAD RATING AND POSTING
(31) DESIGN LOAD:.........................0 - UNKNOWN (41) LOAD RESTRICTION:.................. P - POSTED FOR LOAD
(66) INVENTORY RATING:..............41 METRIC TONS) (70) BRIDGE POSTING:...................... 5 - EQUAL TO OR ABOVE LEGALTONS ( 37.2
LOADS
(64) OPERATING RATING:..............69 TONS ( 62.6 METRIC TONS)
INSPECTION DATES
(90) INSPECTION DATE: 09/14/2017 (91) FREQ. OF INSP: 24 MONTHS (92 / 93) CRITICAL FEATURE INSPECTION (CFI):
(219) ADD. STUDIES NEEDED: N - 0 - NONE (A) FRACTURE CRITICAL:.......... N
(220) SPECIAL STUDY TYPE: INSP. EVERY MONTHS - LAST INSP:
(221) SPECIAL STUDY DATE: (B) UNDERWATER:..................... N
INSP. EVERY MONTHS - LAST INSP:
(C) SPECIAL INSPECTION:........ N
INSP. EVERY MONTHS - LAST INSP:
https://LENGTH:
GEOMETRY, TRAFFIC, AND NAVIGATIONAL DATA
(16) LATITUDE:................................ 64° 39'19 80" (51) CURB TO CURB WIDTH:............ 36.0 FT ( 11 M)
(17) LONGITUDE:............................147°01 '32 30" (52) DECK WIDTH:.......................... 38.3 FT ( 11.7 M)
(19) DETOUR LENGTH:.................. 199 MI ( 199 KM) (32) APPR. ROADWAY WIDTH:...... 40.0 FT ( 12.2 M)
(28A) LANES ON STRUCT:.............02 (213) APPR. PAVEMENT WIDTH:... 24.0 FT ( 7.3 M)
(28B) LANES UNDER STRUCT:......00 LEFT SHOULDER:............... 8 0 FT ( 2.4 M)
(42A) SERVICE ON:.........................1 - HIGHWAY RIGHT SHOULDER:.......... 8 0 FT ( 2.4 M)
(42B) SERVICE UNDER:................. 5 - WATERWAY (33) BRIDGE MEDIAN:.................... 0 - NO MEDIAN
(29) AVG DAILY TRAFFIC:..............300 (34) SKEW ANGLE:......................... 0 °
(30) YEAR OF ADT:......................... 2021 (35) STRUCTURE FLARED:............ 0 - NO FLARE
(114) FUTURE ADT:.........................360 (47) TOTAL HORIZ. CLEARANCE:.. 36 FT ( 11 M)
(115) YEAR OF FUTURE ADT:........2041 (50) SIDEWALKS
(101) PARALLEL STRUCTURE:......N - NO PARALLEL STRUCTURE LEFT:.................................... 0 0 FT ( 0 M)
(38) NAVIGATION CONTROL:.........N - NOT APPLICABLE, NO RIGHT:.................................. 0 0 FT ( 0 M)
WATERWAY
(39) VERTICAL CLEARANCE:.........0 FT ( 0 M) (214) BRIDGE RAIL TYPE
1 - FULL HEIGHT (NO PARAPET)(40) HORIZ. CLEARANCE:..............0 FT ( 0 M) RAIL CONFIGURATION:
(111) ABUT OR PIER PROT:...........1 - NAVIGATION PROTECTION NOT MATERIAL:........................... 4 - STEEL
REQUIRED
LATERAL UNDERCLEARANCE: DESIGN TYPE:..................... 3 - SIMPLE RAIL (JOINTS AT EACH
POST)
(55) RIGHT:...............................00 FT ( 0 M) (215) BRIDGE RAIL HEIGHT:.......... 2 58 FT ( 0.79 M)
(56) LEFT:................................ 0 FT ( 0 M) (53) MIN. VRT. CLR. OVER DECK: 99.99 FT ( 99.99 M)
(54) MIN. VRT. UNDRCLRANCE:... .00 FT ( 0 M)
CONDITION AND APPRAISAL DATA, PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS, AND COST
(58) DECK:....................................... 7 (67) STRUCTURAL EVALUATION:
(59) SUPERSTRUCTURE:...............7 (68) DECK GEOMETRY:
(60) SUBSTRUCTURE:.......... 7 (69) UNDERCLEARANCES:................ N
(61) CHANNEL:................................7 (71) WATERWAY ADEQUACY:
(62) CULVERT:.................................N (72) APPROACH ALIGNMENT:
(222) APPROACHES:...................... 6 (113) SCOUR CRITICAL:.................... 7 - COUNTERMEASURES INSTALLED
TO CORRECT SCOUR PROBLEM
(223) RETAINING WALL:.................N (225) PROPOSE OF IMPROVEMENT: 2 - REHAB/RECONSTRUCTION
(36) TRAFFIC SAFETY FEAT: 0 0 0 0 (226) PRIORITY OF IMPROVEMENT: D - MINOR
(75A) TYPE OF WORK:................... (227) MAINTENANCE COST:.............$ 21000
(75B) WORK DONE BY:.................. (228) REHAB / RECNSTR COST:..... $ 60000
(76) IMPROVEMENT LENGTH:....... FT ( 0 M) (229) CONSTRUCTION COST:.......... $ 0
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
(230) STRUCTURE HISTORY:
(231) ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS:
Inspector: Joe Thomas Structure Number: AFAKFTQW08004
Inpsection Date: 08/03/2021 Facility Carried: QUARRY ROAD
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PHOTO 1 Condition
Description LOOKING WEST TOWARD INNER LOOP
PHOTO 2 Condition
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PHOTO 3 Condition
Description LOOKING EAST TOWARD PIPELINE ACCESS ROAD
PHOTO 4 Condition
Description SOUTH (UPSTREAM) SIDE
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PHOTO 5 Condition
Description GENERAL TOP SIDE VIEW LOOKING EAST
PHOTO 6 Condition
Description GENERAL UNDERSIDE VIEW LOOKING EAST
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PHOTO 7 Condition
Description COLLISION DAMAGE TO POSTING SIGN AT SOUTHWEST CORNER
PHOTO 8 Condition
Description COLLISION DAMAGE TO SOUTHWEST APPROACH GUARDRAIL
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PHOTO 9 Condition
Description COLLISION DAMAGE TO NORTHWEST APPROACH GUARDRAIL
PHOTO 10 Condition
Description MISSING AND LOOSE CONNECTION HARDWARE FROM NORTHWEST APPROACH
GUARDRAIL; NOTE COLLISION DAMAGE AND INCORRECT DIRECTIONAL LAP
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PHOTO 11 Condition
Description TYPICAL SPLITTING SPACER BLOCKS ALONG APPROACH RAILS, NORTHWEST
APPROACH GUARDRAIL SHOWN
PHOTO 12 Condition
Description GENERAL VIEW OF WEST APPROACH; NOTE TRANSVERSE CRACKING AND SETTLEMENT
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PHOTO 13 Condition
Description SETTLEMENT AT WEST APPROACH
PHOTO 14 Condition
Description LOOSE UTILITIES AT SOUTHWEST BRIDGE CORNER
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PHOTO 15 Condition
Description TYPICAL ABRASION OF DECK SURFACE
PHOTO 16 Condition
Description TYPICAL DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG CURBLINES, NORTH CURBLINE SHOWN
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PHOTO 17 Condition
Description TYPICAL EROSION HOLE AT CORNERS, SOUTHEAST CORNER SHOWN
PHOTO 18 Condition
Description BROKEN UTILITY CONNECTION AT SOUTHEAST CORNER
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PHOTO 19 Condition
Description TYPICAL SPLITTING OF CONDUIT CONNECTIONS, NORTHEAST CORNER SHOWN
PHOTO 20 Condition
Description BROKEN UTILITY CONDUIT ALONG NORTHEAST APPROACH GUARDRAIL
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PHOTO 21 Condition
Description TYPICAL DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON DECK, NORTH SIDE SHOWN; NOTE DETACHED
UTILITY CONDUIT
PHOTO 22 Condition
Description TYPICAL TRANSVERSE CRACKING OF EAST APPROACH PAVEMENT
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PHOTO 23 Condition
Description POSTING SIGN AT EAST APPROACH; NOTE COLLISION DAMAGE TO NORTHEAST
APPROACH GUARDRAIL
PHOTO 24 Condition
Description BROKEN POST AT SOUTHEAST APPROACH GUARDRAIL
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PHOTO 25 Condition
Description GENERAL VIEW OF WEST ABUTMENT
PHOTO 26 Condition
Description TYPICAL CONDITION OF DRILLED SHAFTS, #3 AT WEST ABUTMENT SHOWN
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PHOTO 27 Condition
Description CRACK DEVELOPING INTO SPALL AT NORTH END OF WEST BACKWALL
PHOTO 28 Condition
Description TYPICAL GROUT PLUG FAILURE WITH EXPOSED REBAR ON ABUTMENT CAPS, WEST
ABUTMENT CAP SHOWN
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PHOTO 29 Condition
Description CRACKING AT NORTH END OF WEST ABUTMENT CAP OVER DRILLED SHAFT #1
PHOTO 30 Condition
Description TYPICAL CONDITION OF BEARINGS, BEARING #2 AT WEST ABUTMENT SHOWN
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PHOTO 31 Condition
Description GENERAL VIEW OF ABUTMENT DIAPHRAGMS, BAY #3 AT WEST ABUTMENT SHOWN
PHOTO 32 Condition
Description DEFORMATION OF BEARING PAD #4 AT WEST ABUTMENT; NOTE ANCHOR NUT NOT FULLY
SEATED
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PHOTO 33 Condition
Description TYPICAL CONDITION OF SHEET PILE, WEST ABUTMENT SHOWN
PHOTO 34 Condition
Description TYPICAL LEAKAGE THROUGH STAY IN PLACE FORMS, BAY #1 NEAR EAST ABUTMENT
SHOWN; NOTE RUSTING AND EFFLORESCENCE
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PHOTO 35 Condition
Description TYPICAL CONDITION OF BEAMS, BEAM #3 SHOWN; NOTE CHALKING OF GALVANIZATION
PHOTO 36 Condition
Description RUSTING OF EXTERIOR OF BEAM #1 NEAR MIDSPAN
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PHOTO 37 Condition
Description MISALIGNMENT OF SOUTHEAST SHEET PILE WALL
PHOTO 38 Condition
Description TYPICAL CRACKING AND SPALLING AT EAST END OF DECK, NORTH SIDE SHOWN
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PHOTO 39 Condition
Description GENERAL VEIW OF EAST ABUTMENT
PHOTO 40 Condition
Description CRACKING OF EAST ABUTMENT CAP AT NORTH END
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PHOTO 41 Condition
Description TYPICAL CONDITION OF EAST ABUTMENT BEARINGS, BEARING #2 SHOWN; NOTE
ANCHOR NUT NOT FULLY SEATED
PHOTO 42 Condition
Description SPALL WITH EXPOSED REBAR ON EAST ABUTMENT CAP BETWEEN DRILLED SHAFTS #3
AND #4
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PHOTO 43 Condition
Description UPSTREAM CHANNEL
PHOTO 44 Condition
Description DOWNSTREAM CHANNEL
AFAKFTQW08004 INSPECTION DATE: 8/28/19
BRIDGE IDENTIFICATION AND DESCRIPTION
MAIN SPAN MATERIAL:
MAIN SPAN TYPE:
# OF BEAMS, MAIN SPAN: ..
DECK TYPE:
WEARING SURFACE:
ABUT. FOUNDATIONS:
PIER FOUNDATION(S):
ABUTMENT / PIER MAT'L: ...
PROJ./PLAN REF. NO:
NPS ROAD CLASS:
STRUCTURE HISTORY:
STEEL
STRINGER/MULTI-BEAM or GIRDER
CONCRETE CAST-IN-PLACE
NONE
PILE BENT
N/A
CONCRETE
NO. OF MAIN SPANS:
NO. OF APPR. SPANS:
STRUCT. TOTAL LENGTH: ..
MAX. SPAN LENGTH:
DECK WIDTH:
CURB TO CURB WIDTH:
YEAR BUILT:
YEAR RECONSTRUCTED: ..
SKEW ANGLE:
FRACTURE CRITICAL:
21.5 FT (6.6 M)
18.8 FT (5.7 M)
38.3 FT (11.7 M)
36.0 FT (11.0 M)
N/A
0 °
NO
LOCATION
EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE MILE POINT: ..................... 0.00 (KM PT 0.00)
STATE: ................................. ALASKA LOCATION: Approximately 0.6 miles east of fuel depot on Quarry Road. FACILITY CARRIED: ............ QUARRY ROAD
FEATURE INTERSECTED: .. FRENCH CREEK
STRUCTURE EVALUATION SUMMARY
This galvanized steel multi-beam bridge is in good condition overall. It should be noted that the bridge is currently posted for a 29 ton weight limit. While the load rating calculations included with the 2013 inspection report indicate the bridge does not require posting for load, it is possible the posting is due to unknown factors. Until additional information is available, it is recommended that traffic on the bridge continue to be restricted to the posted limit.
Most of the issues with this structure relate to the approach guardrail system. The rail posts in the southeast approach rail are misaligned; and the end post is broken at the base. The connection hardware is missing from several laps in the northwest approach rail. All of the approach rails have collision damage; several timber spacer blocks are rotated and split; numerous reflectors are either damaged or missing; and laps have been installed incorrectly at several locations. In addition, the northeast and northwest approach rails do not meet the minimum safety height guidelines of 2'-3".
Other issues include the northeast weight limit sign is not secured to the post; deterioration of the utility conduits at the bridge, with the north utility conduit lacking attachment to the bridge; and a lack of reflective object markers at the approach rail ends. There is also moderate debris accumulation along both curblines.
Corrective action should be taken as outlined in this report to prevent the possible development of more serious or costly problems in the future.
INSPECTION TEAM: B. BUMPERS, T. POWELL (VOLKERT, INC.)
CONDITION ASSESSMENT:
BRITT BUMPERS, P.E., FIELD TEAM LEADER
REPORT REVIEW:
MARCUS MILLER, P.E., BRIDGE INSPECTION ENGINEER 703-404-6252
REPORT APPROVAL: DATE: 2/29/20
JORGOMAI CEESAY, PH.D., P.E., BIP SUPERVISORY ENGINEER 703-404-6244
A (Critical) - Structure is closed, in imminent danger of collapse, or presents a critical safety hazard.
B (Major) - Structure exhibits severe deterioration, presents a safety hazard, or is designated a high priority due to age and/or condition.
C (Moderate) - Structure is deficient, functionally obsolete, or requires substantial repairs to prevent a serious deficiency or unsafe condition.
D (Minor) - Structure is generally in good condition. Preventative maintenance may be required.
E (Special) - Structure is under construction or reconstruction.
D226 PRIORITY OF IMPROVEMENT
ITEM
NO.
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE QTY. UNIT UNIT
COST
PRELIM.
COST
ESTIMATE
222.3 REALIGN POSTS AND REPLACE END POST IN SOUTHEAST APPROACH RAIL TO
HELP IMPROVE SAFETY UNTIL GUARDRAIL SYSTEM CAN BE REPLACED (SEE
REHAB RECOMMENDATION BELOW).
1 LS $5,000 $5,000
222.3 CORRECT LAPS IN APPROACH RAILS AS NECESSARY. REPLACE MISSING
CONNECTION HARDWARE FROM NORTHWEST APPROACH RAIL. REALIGN AND
REPLACE SPACER BLOCKS AS NECESSARY.
1 LS $5,000 $5,000
58.8 REPAIR UTILITY CONDUITS AND CONNECTIONS. ATTACH UTILITY TO NORTH SIDE
OF DECK.
1 LS $5,000 $5,000
222.3,7 INSTALL REFLECTIVE OBJECT MARKERS AT APPROACH RAIL ENDS. SECURE
WEIGHT LIMIT SIGN AT NORTHEAST RAIL END. INSTALL REFLECTORS ALONG
APPROACH RAILINGS AS NECESSARY.
1 LS $3,000 $3,000
58.7 REMOVE DEBRIS FROM CURBLINES. 1 LS $2,000 $2,000
PRELIM. MAINTENANCE TOTAL : $20,000
ITEM
NO.
REHABILITATION/RECONSTRUCTION
(TYPICALLY NEEDED WITHIN 5 YEARS)
QTY. UNIT
UNIT
COST
PRELIM. COST
ESTIMATES
REHAB. RECONSTR.
222.3 REPLACE APPROACH GUARDRAIL SYSTEM. 1 LS $35,000 $35,000 $0
CONTRACT COST FOR MOBILIZATION, TRAFFIC CONTROL, AND
DESIGN/CONSTRUCTION ENGINEER.
1 LS $25,000 $25,000 $0
PRELIM. REHABILITATION/RECONSTRUCTION TOTAL : $60,000 $0
PRELIMINARY ESTIMATE TOTAL* : ........................................... $80,000
(*Includes typical contract costs for mobilization, traffic control, and design/construction engineering; but does not include detour bridges, work beyond the bridge limits, or work not listed above. Estimates are approximate and are for preliminary planning purposes only; they should not be used as a complete or final engineers estimate.)
REMARKS: Cost estimates assume that recommended actions will be combined with similar work being performed on other structures.
Consideration should be given to replacing the entire…
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