US Bridges

Jordan Avenue over Jordan Creek (jordan Av)

Good

Juneau City and Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 0.3 · Structure no. 1684

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
790
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jordan Avenue over Jordan Creek (jordan Av) is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Jordan Avenue over Jordan Creek (jordan Av) in Juneau City and Borough, Alaska. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 790 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,130 by 2039. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesJordan Avenue
CrossesJordan Creek (jordan Av)
LocationMile Point 0.3
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlaska
Coordinates58.36389, -134.58
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating58.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic790 (2020)
Projected traffic2,130 by 2039
Trucks7%
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 Jordan Avenue over Jordan Creek (jordan Av) built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jordan Avenue over Jordan Creek (jordan Av) 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 Jordan Avenue over Jordan Creek (jordan Av) carry?

About 790 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Jordan Avenue over Jordan Creek (jordan Av)?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Jordan Avenue over Jordan Creek (jordan Av)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.