Glacier Highway over Cowee Creek
FairJuneau City and Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 38.0 · Structure no. 1220
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 192 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 130
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Glacier Highway over Cowee Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Glacier Highway over Cowee Creek in Juneau City and Borough, Alaska. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 5 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2039. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Glacier Highway over Cowee Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Glacier Highway over Cowee 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 Glacier Highway over Cowee Creek carry?
About 130 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Glacier Highway over Cowee Creek?
The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Glacier Highway over Cowee Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.