Klondike Highway over Skagway River

Fair Condition52 years old1,200 vehicles/day

Location

StateAlaska
CountySkagway
LocationMile Point 1.8
CarriesKlondike Highway
CrossesSkagway River
Coordinates59.46814, -135.30171

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical3 — Scour critical

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length482.0 ft (146.9 m)
Max Span80.1 ft (24.4 m)
Deck Width29.5 ft (9 m)
Deck Area1322.1 sq m
Main Spans6
Year Built1974

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic1,200 (2020)
Truck Traffic18%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection524
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number0308

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