Marine HWY Route over Whittier Ferry Terminal
FairCounty 063, Alaska · Whittier · Structure no. 1424
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Steel
- Length
- 154 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 110
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Marine HWY Route over Whittier Ferry Terminal is a steel box beam or girders - multiple carrying Marine HWY Route over Whittier Ferry Terminal in County 063, Alaska. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2039. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Marine HWY Route over Whittier Ferry Terminal built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is Marine HWY Route over Whittier 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 2024.
How much traffic does Marine HWY Route over Whittier Ferry Terminal carry?
About 110 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Marine HWY Route over Whittier Ferry Terminal?
The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Marine HWY Route over Whittier Ferry Terminal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.