North Tongass HWY over Ward Creek

Poor Condition51 years old5,250 vehicles/day

Location

StateAlaska
CountyKetchikan Gateway
LocationMile Point 4.6
CarriesNorth Tongass HWY
CrossesWard Creek
Coordinates55.40750, -131.71806

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure4 (Poor)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignTee Beam
Total Length194.9 ft (59.4 m)
Max Span63.0 ft (19.2 m)
Deck Width35.8 ft (10.9 m)
Deck Area647.5 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1975

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic5,250 (2020)
Truck Traffic6%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection623
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number0747

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