Willoughby Ave over Gold Creek
FairJuneau City and Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 1.9 · Structure no. 0315
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old, rebuilt 1958
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 48 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,139
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Willoughby Ave over Gold Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Willoughby Ave over Gold Creek in Juneau City and Borough, Alaska. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 91 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.
It carries about 6,139 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2035. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 38 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Willoughby Ave over Gold Creek built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.
What condition is Willoughby Ave over Gold Creek 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Willoughby Ave over Gold Creek carry?
About 6,139 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Willoughby Ave over Gold Creek?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Willoughby Ave over Gold Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.