Peterson Street over Peterson Street
PoorPosted for loadKetchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 0.1 · Structure no. 2263
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 41 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Peterson Street over Peterson Street is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Peterson Street over Peterson Street in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Peterson Street over Peterson Street built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is Peterson Street over Peterson 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 Peterson Street over Peterson Street carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Peterson Street over Peterson Street?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Peterson Street over Peterson Street?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.