Old Glacier HWY over Switzer Creek
GoodJuneau City and Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 1.9 · Structure no. 4105
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,270
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Glacier HWY over Switzer Creek is a steel culvert carrying Old Glacier HWY over Switzer Creek 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 7,270 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,310 by 2039. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Glacier HWY over Switzer Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Glacier HWY over Switzer Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does Old Glacier HWY over Switzer Creek carry?
About 7,270 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Old Glacier HWY over Switzer Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).
Who owns Old Glacier HWY over Switzer Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.