US Bridges

Ferry Terminal RD over Cordova Ferry Terminal

Fair

County 063, Alaska · Cordova · Structure no. 0180

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel
Length
440 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ferry Terminal RD over Cordova Ferry Terminal is a steel box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ferry Terminal RD over Cordova Ferry Terminal in County 063, Alaska. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Alaska average of 35.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2035. The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesFerry Terminal RD
CrossesCordova Ferry Terminal
LocationCordova
RouteState Highway 851
CountyCounty 063
StateAlaska
Coordinates60.5573, -145.7549
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length440 ft (134.1 m)
Longest span138 ft (42.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2018)
Projected traffic110 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ferry Terminal RD over Cordova Ferry Terminal built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ferry Terminal RD over Cordova Ferry Terminal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Ferry Terminal RD over Cordova Ferry Terminal carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Ferry Terminal RD over Cordova Ferry Terminal?

The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Ferry Terminal RD over Cordova Ferry Terminal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.