US Bridges

12th Street over Gold Creek Calhoun

Fair

Juneau City and Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 0.4 · Structure no. 1069

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,290
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

12th Street over Gold Creek Calhoun is a concrete tee beam carrying 12th Street over Gold Creek Calhoun in Juneau City and Borough, Alaska. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 2,290 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2039. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries12th Street
CrossesGold Creek Calhoun
LocationMile Point 0.4
RouteCity Street 981
StateAlaska
Coordinates58.3049, -134.4175
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,290 (2020)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2039
Trucks6%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 12th Street over Gold Creek Calhoun built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is 12th Street over Gold Creek Calhoun 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 12th Street over Gold Creek Calhoun carry?

About 2,290 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is 12th Street over Gold Creek Calhoun?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns 12th Street over Gold Creek Calhoun?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.