Richardson Highway over Valdez Glacier Stream

Good Condition61 years old1,990 vehicles/day

Location

StateAlaska
CountyCounty 063
LocationMile Point 4.8
CarriesRichardson Highway
CrossesValdez Glacier Stream
Coordinates61.10972, -146.23694

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionGood
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length242.1 ft (73.8 m)
Max Span80.1 ft (24.4 m)
Deck Width39.0 ft (11.9 m)
Deck Area878.2 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1965 (reconstructed 1999)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic1,990 (2020)
Truck Traffic14%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection823
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number0556

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