US Bridges

Knudson Cove Road over Trollers Creek

Good

Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 0.5 · Structure no. 0864

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
124 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
550
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Knudson Cove Road over Trollers Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Knudson Cove Road over Trollers Creek in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,230 by 2039. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesKnudson Cove Road
CrossesTrollers Creek
LocationMile Point 0.5
RouteState Highway 0
StateAlaska
Coordinates55.46824, -131.7993
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating61.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2020)
Projected traffic1,230 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Knudson Cove Road over Trollers Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Knudson Cove Road over Trollers 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 Knudson Cove Road over Trollers Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Knudson Cove Road over Trollers Creek?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Knudson Cove Road over Trollers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.