Glacier Highway over Peterson Creek
FairJuneau City and Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 23.0 · Structure no. 0734
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 81 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 630
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Glacier Highway over Peterson Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Glacier Highway over Peterson Creek in Juneau City and Borough, Alaska. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 630 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2039. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Glacier Highway over Peterson Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Glacier Highway over Peterson 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 Glacier Highway over Peterson Creek carry?
About 630 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Glacier Highway over Peterson Creek?
The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Glacier Highway over Peterson Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.