US Bridges

Twin Lakes Drive over Salmon Creek

Good

Juneau City and Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 1.6 · Structure no. 0787

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
126 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,450
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twin Lakes Drive over Salmon Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Twin Lakes Drive over Salmon Creek in Juneau City and Borough, Alaska. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, older 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 2,450 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,300 by 2039. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTwin Lakes Drive
CrossesSalmon Creek
LocationMile Point 1.6
RouteState Highway 955
StateAlaska
Coordinates58.33111, -134.47194
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,450 (2020)
Projected traffic3,300 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Twin Lakes Drive over Salmon Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Twin Lakes Drive over Salmon Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Twin Lakes Drive over Salmon Creek carry?

About 2,450 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Twin Lakes Drive over Salmon Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Twin Lakes Drive over Salmon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.