Glacier Highway over Auke Creek Culverts
FairJuneau City and Borough, Alaska · Auke Lake · Structure no. 4024
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,860
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Glacier Highway over Auke Creek Culverts is a concrete culvert carrying Glacier Highway over Auke Creek Culverts in Juneau City and Borough, Alaska. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 75 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 8,860 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,900 by 2039. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Glacier Highway over Auke Creek Culverts built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is Glacier Highway over Auke Creek Culverts 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 Auke Creek Culverts carry?
About 8,860 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Glacier Highway over Auke Creek Culverts?
The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).
Who owns Glacier Highway over Auke Creek Culverts?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.