US Bridges

Marine HWY Route over Pelican Ferry Terminal

Good

Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, Alaska · Pelican · Structure no. 1426

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
104 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marine HWY Route over Pelican Ferry Terminal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Marine HWY Route over Pelican Ferry Terminal in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, Alaska. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Alaska average of 35.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2035. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesMarine HWY Route
CrossesPelican Ferry Terminal
LocationPelican
RouteState Highway NSP00
StateAlaska
Coordinates57.95767, -136.2274
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2018)
Projected traffic15 by 2035
Trucks1%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Pelican Ferry Terminal built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marine HWY Route over Pelican Ferry Terminal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Marine HWY Route over Pelican Ferry Terminal carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Marine HWY Route over Pelican Ferry Terminal?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Marine HWY Route over Pelican Ferry Terminal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.