US Bridges

Fish Creek Road over Fish Creek

Good

Juneau City and Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 2.0 · Structure no. 1291

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Wood or Timber
Length
192 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
240
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fish Creek Road over Fish Creek is a wood or timber arch - deck carrying Fish Creek Road over Fish Creek in Juneau City and Borough, Alaska. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 310 by 2039. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesFish Creek Road
CrossesFish Creek
LocationMile Point 2.0
RouteState Highway 953
StateAlaska
Coordinates58.31694, -134.55361
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+8 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2020)
Projected traffic310 by 2039
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Fish Creek Road over Fish Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fish Creek Road over Fish 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 Fish Creek Road over Fish Creek carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Fish Creek Road over Fish Creek?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Fish Creek Road over Fish Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.