Basin Road over Basin Road Trestle
GoodJuneau City and Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 0.3 · Structure no. 0948
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 407 ft
- 42 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 280
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Basin Road over Basin Road Trestle is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Basin Road over Basin Road Trestle in Juneau City and Borough, Alaska. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 89 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 336 by 2035. The structure is 407 ft (124.1 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Basin Road over Basin Road Trestle built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is Basin Road over Basin Road Trestle 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 Basin Road over Basin Road Trestle carry?
About 280 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Basin Road over Basin Road Trestle?
The structure is 407 ft (124.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Basin Road over Basin Road Trestle?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.