Birch Street over Birch Street Viaduct

Fair Condition66 years old200 vehicles/day

Location

StateAlaska
CountyPetersburg
LocationMile Point 0.1
CarriesBirch Street
CrossesBirch Street Viaduct
Coordinates56.80996, -132.95586

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialWood or Timber
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length704.4 ft (214.7 m)
Max Span13.1 ft (4 m)
Deck Width14.1 ft (4.3 m)
Deck Area923.2 sq m
Main Spans70
Year Built1960 (reconstructed 1979)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic200 (2018)
Truck Traffic1%
Lanes On Bridge1

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection523
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number1453

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