South Tongass HWY over Hoadley Creek
PoorKetchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 0.2 · Structure no. 0725
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11,900
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
South Tongass HWY over Hoadley Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South Tongass HWY over Hoadley Creek in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the Alaska average of 35.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 11,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,500 by 2039. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was South Tongass HWY over Hoadley Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is South Tongass HWY over Hoadley Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does South Tongass HWY over Hoadley Creek carry?
About 11,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is South Tongass HWY over Hoadley Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns South Tongass HWY over Hoadley Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.