US Bridges

Marine HWY Route over Valdez Ferry Terminal

Fair

County 063, Alaska · Valdez · Structure no. 1429

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
127 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
390
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marine HWY Route over Valdez Ferry Terminal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Marine HWY Route over Valdez 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 390 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 470 by 2039. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesMarine HWY Route
CrossesValdez Ferry Terminal
LocationValdez
RouteState Highway 71
CountyCounty 063
StateAlaska
Coordinates61.12402, -146.36569
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2020)
Projected traffic470 by 2039
Trucks20%
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 SystemYes

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 Marine HWY Route over Valdez Ferry Terminal built?

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

What condition is Marine HWY Route over Valdez 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 Valdez Ferry Terminal carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Marine HWY Route over Valdez Ferry Terminal?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Marine HWY Route over Valdez Ferry Terminal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.