US Bridges

Old Glacier HWY over Lemon Creek

Good

Juneau City and Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 2.3 · Structure no. 0793

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,520
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Glacier HWY over Lemon Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Old Glacier HWY over Lemon Creek in Juneau City and Borough, Alaska. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 6,520 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,350 by 2039. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesOld Glacier HWY
CrossesLemon Creek
LocationMile Point 2.3
RouteState Highway 955
StateAlaska
Coordinates58.3571, -134.5003
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,520 (2020)
Projected traffic8,350 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Old Glacier HWY over Lemon Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Glacier HWY over Lemon 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 Old Glacier HWY over Lemon Creek carry?

About 6,520 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Old Glacier HWY over Lemon Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Old Glacier HWY over Lemon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.