US Bridges

Warren Street over Warren ST Viaduct

Good

Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 0.1 · Structure no. 1780

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
71 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Warren Street over Warren ST Viaduct is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Warren Street over Warren ST Viaduct in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2035. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesWarren Street
CrossesWarren ST Viaduct
LocationMile Point 0.1
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlaska
Coordinates55.345, -131.65333
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2018)
Projected traffic120 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Warren Street over Warren ST Viaduct built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Warren Street over Warren ST Viaduct 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 Warren Street over Warren ST Viaduct carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Warren Street over Warren ST Viaduct?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Warren Street over Warren ST Viaduct?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.