South Tongass HWY over Whitman Creek
FairKetchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 11.2 · Structure no. 1078
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 147 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 270
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
South Tongass HWY over Whitman Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South Tongass HWY over Whitman Creek in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 6 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 940 by 2039. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Whitman Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is South Tongass HWY over Whitman Creek 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 South Tongass HWY over Whitman Creek carry?
About 270 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is South Tongass HWY over Whitman Creek?
The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns South Tongass HWY over Whitman Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.