US Bridges

Ninth and Dixon over Dixon ST Viaduct at 9th

Fair

Juneau City and Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 0.1 · Structure no. 1750

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ninth and Dixon over Dixon ST Viaduct at 9th is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Ninth and Dixon over Dixon ST Viaduct at 9th in Juneau City and Borough, Alaska. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2035. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNinth and Dixon
CrossesDixon ST Viaduct at 9th
LocationMile Point 0.1
RouteCity Street NSPCY
StateAlaska
Coordinates58.3037, -134.4154
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating23.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2018)
Projected traffic360 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ninth and Dixon over Dixon ST Viaduct at 9th built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ninth and Dixon over Dixon ST Viaduct at 9th 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 Ninth and Dixon over Dixon ST Viaduct at 9th carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ninth and Dixon over Dixon ST Viaduct at 9th?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Ninth and Dixon over Dixon ST Viaduct at 9th?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.