US Bridges

Egan Drive over Jordan Creek (egan Dr)

Fair

Juneau City and Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 8.3 · Structure no. 4067

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,700
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Egan Drive over Jordan Creek (egan Dr) is a steel culvert carrying Egan Drive over Jordan Creek (egan Dr) in Juneau City and Borough, Alaska. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 21,700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,100 by 2039. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEgan Drive
CrossesJordan Creek (egan Dr)
LocationMile Point 8.3
RouteState Highway 953
CountyJuneau City and Borough
StateAlaska
Coordinates58.36639, -134.5775
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,700 (2020)
Projected traffic34,100 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Egan Drive over Jordan Creek (egan Dr) built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Egan Drive over Jordan Creek (egan Dr) 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 Egan Drive over Jordan Creek (egan Dr) carry?

About 21,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Egan Drive over Jordan Creek (egan Dr)?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m).

Who owns Egan Drive over Jordan Creek (egan Dr)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.