US Bridges

Millar Street over Millar ST Viaduct

Good

Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 0.1 · Structure no. 1781

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Millar Street over Millar ST Viaduct is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Millar Street over Millar 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2035. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesMillar Street
CrossesMillar ST Viaduct
LocationMile Point 0.1
RouteCity Street NSPCY
StateAlaska
Coordinates55.34639, -131.65722
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo 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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2018)
Projected traffic240 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Millar Street over Millar ST Viaduct built?

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

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

About 200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Millar Street over Millar ST Viaduct?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Millar Street over Millar ST Viaduct?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.