Spruce Mill Way over Front St/Spruce Mill Way
GoodPosted for loadKetchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska · Ketchikan · Structure no. 1901
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 530 ft
- 28 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 735
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Spruce Mill Way over Front St/Spruce Mill Way is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Spruce Mill Way over Front St/Spruce Mill Way in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 56 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 735 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2035. The structure is 530 ft (161.5 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Spruce Mill Way over Front St/Spruce Mill Way built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is Spruce Mill Way over Front St/Spruce Mill Way 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 Spruce Mill Way over Front St/Spruce Mill Way carry?
About 735 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Spruce Mill Way over Front St/Spruce Mill Way?
The structure is 530 ft (161.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns Spruce Mill Way over Front St/Spruce Mill Way?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.