Park/Harris ST over Ketchikan Creek
PoorPosted for loadKetchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 0.1 · Structure no. 0726
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 67 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,512
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Park/Harris ST over Ketchikan Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Park/Harris ST over Ketchikan 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,512 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2035. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 26 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Park/Harris ST over Ketchikan Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is Park/Harris ST over Ketchikan 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 Park/Harris ST over Ketchikan Creek carry?
About 2,512 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Park/Harris ST over Ketchikan Creek?
The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Park/Harris ST over Ketchikan Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.