North Douglas HWY over Kowee Creek
FairJuneau City and Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 0.1 · Structure no. 0870
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 115 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,300
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
North Douglas HWY over Kowee Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying North Douglas HWY over Kowee Creek in Juneau City and Borough, Alaska. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 7,300 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,800 by 2039. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was North Douglas HWY over Kowee Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is North Douglas HWY over Kowee 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 North Douglas HWY over Kowee Creek carry?
About 7,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is North Douglas HWY over Kowee Creek?
The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns North Douglas HWY over Kowee Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.