US Bridges

Marine HWY Route over Tenakee City Dock

FairPosted for load

Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, Alaska · Tenakee · Structure no. 1451

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
282 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marine HWY Route over Tenakee City Dock is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Marine HWY Route over Tenakee City Dock in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, Alaska. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2035. The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesMarine HWY Route
CrossesTenakee City Dock
LocationTenakee
RouteState Highway NSP00
StateAlaska
Coordinates57.77921, -135.21949
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating29.5 US tons
Inventory rating9.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans12
Design loadHS 15
Structure length282 ft (86 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2018)
Projected traffic12 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState 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 Tenakee City Dock built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marine HWY Route over Tenakee City Dock 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 2023.

How much traffic does Marine HWY Route over Tenakee City Dock carry?

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

How long is Marine HWY Route over Tenakee City Dock?

The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Marine HWY Route over Tenakee City Dock?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.