Main Street over Main Street Pelican
PoorPosted for loadHoonah-Angoon Census Area, Alaska · Pelican · Structure no. 1268
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 1958
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 2,830 ft
- 200 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Main Street over Main Street Pelican is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Main Street over Main Street Pelican in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, Alaska. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 86 years old, older than the Alaska average of 35.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2035. The structure is 2,830 ft (862.6 m) long and 12 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Main Street over Main Street Pelican built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.
What condition is Main Street over Main Street Pelican in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does Main Street over Main Street Pelican carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is Main Street over Main Street Pelican?
The structure is 2,830 ft (862.6 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Main Street over Main Street Pelican?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.