Harding Street over Harding Street
PoorPosted for loadKetchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 0.1 · Structure no. 2262
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 33 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Harding Street over Harding Street is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harding Street over Harding Street in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 57 years old, older than the Alaska average of 35.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2035. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 10 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Harding Street over Harding Street built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.
What condition is Harding Street over Harding Street in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does Harding Street over Harding Street carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Harding Street over Harding Street?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 10 ft wide.
Who owns Harding Street over Harding Street?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.