US Bridges

Ferry Shuttle RTE over Revilla Airport F.T. I

Fair

Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska · Ketchikan · Structure no. 1819

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Orthotropic
Steel
Length
168 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,023
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ferry Shuttle RTE over Revilla Airport F.T. I is a steel orthotropic carrying Ferry Shuttle RTE over Revilla Airport F.T. I in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 5 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 1,023 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,070 by 2035. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesFerry Shuttle RTE
CrossesRevilla Airport F.T. I
LocationKetchikan
RouteState Highway 902
CountyKetchikan Gateway Borough
StateAlaska
Coordinates55.35891, -131.7022
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOrthotropic
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span144 ft (43.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,023 (2018)
Projected traffic1,070 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Ferry Shuttle RTE over Revilla Airport F.T. I built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ferry Shuttle RTE over Revilla Airport F.T. I 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Ferry Shuttle RTE over Revilla Airport F.T. I carry?

About 1,023 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ferry Shuttle RTE over Revilla Airport F.T. I?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (43.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Ferry Shuttle RTE over Revilla Airport F.T. I?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.