South Tongass HWY over Forks Creek

Fair Condition88 years old820 vehicles/day

Location

StateAlaska
CountyKetchikan Gateway
LocationMile Point 8.8
CarriesSouth Tongass HWY
CrossesForks Creek
Coordinates55.30090, -131.52880

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignSlab
Total Length27.9 ft (8.5 m)
Max Span27.9 ft (8.5 m)
Deck Width27.6 ft (8.4 m)
Deck Area71.4 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1938 (reconstructed 1954)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic820 (2020)
Truck Traffic13%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection623
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number4031

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