Amalga Street over Jordan Creek (amalga St)
PoorJuneau City and Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 0.1 · Structure no. 1685
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 77 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Amalga Street over Jordan Creek (amalga St) is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Amalga Street over Jordan Creek (amalga St) in Juneau City and Borough, Alaska. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, older than the Alaska average of 35.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2035. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Amalga Street over Jordan Creek (amalga St) built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Amalga Street over Jordan Creek (amalga St) in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does Amalga Street over Jordan Creek (amalga St) carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Amalga Street over Jordan Creek (amalga St)?
The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Amalga Street over Jordan Creek (amalga St)?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.