Vallenar Bay 3000 over Vallenar Creek
GoodKetchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 1.3 · Structure no. 2361
- Built
- 2018
- 7 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 80 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
About this bridge
Vallenar Bay 3000 over Vallenar Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Vallenar Bay 3000 over Vallenar Creek in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2035. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Vallenar Bay 3000 over Vallenar Creek built?
It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.
What condition is Vallenar Bay 3000 over Vallenar Creek 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 Vallenar Bay 3000 over Vallenar Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.
How long is Vallenar Bay 3000 over Vallenar Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Vallenar Bay 3000 over Vallenar Creek?
It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.