Nordic Drive over Hammer Slough
FairPetersburg Census Area, Alaska · Mile Point 1.2 · Structure no. 0959
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 79 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,210
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nordic Drive over Hammer Slough is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nordic Drive over Hammer Slough in Petersburg Census Area, Alaska. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 6 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 4,210 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,160 by 2039. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Nordic Drive over Hammer Slough built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nordic Drive over Hammer Slough 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 Nordic Drive over Hammer Slough carry?
About 4,210 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Nordic Drive over Hammer Slough?
The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns Nordic Drive over Hammer Slough?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.