South Tongass HWY over Tongass Avenue Viaduct

Fair Condition70 years old14,564 vehicles/day

Location

StateAlaska
CountyKetchikan Gateway
LocationMile Point 1.3
CarriesSouth Tongass HWY
CrossesTongass Avenue Viaduct
Coordinates55.34611, -131.66028

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignTee Beam
Total Length1727.0 ft (526.4 m)
Max Span42.0 ft (12.8 m)
Deck Width53.1 ft (16.2 m)
Deck Area8527.7 sq m
Main Spans58
Year Built1956

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic14,564 (2018)
Truck Traffic8%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection623
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number0997

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