Front Street over Front Street Trestle
FairCounty 063, Alaska · Cordova · Structure no. 1499
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 150 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Front Street over Front Street Trestle is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Front Street over Front Street Trestle in County 063, Alaska. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 85 years old, older 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 5 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 72 by 2035. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Front Street over Front Street Trestle built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is Front Street over Front Street Trestle 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Front Street over Front Street Trestle carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Front Street over Front Street Trestle?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Front Street over Front Street Trestle?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.