US Bridges

Old Glacier HWY over Jordan Creek Culverts

Fair

Juneau City and Borough, Alaska · Juneau · Structure no. 4025

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,704
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Glacier HWY over Jordan Creek Culverts is a steel culvert carrying Old Glacier HWY over Jordan Creek Culverts 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 10,704 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,000 by 2035. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOld Glacier HWY
CrossesJordan Creek Culverts
LocationJuneau
RouteState Highway 955
StateAlaska
Coordinates58.36278, -134.58111
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,704 (2018)
Projected traffic13,000 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Old Glacier HWY over Jordan Creek Culverts built?

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

What condition is Old Glacier HWY over Jordan 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 Old Glacier HWY over Jordan Creek Culverts carry?

About 10,704 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old Glacier HWY over Jordan Creek Culverts?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Old Glacier HWY over Jordan Creek Culverts?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.