Goose Lake Rd-Kake over Upper Cathedral Falls
GoodPetersburg Census Area, Alaska · Mile Point 2.2 · Structure no. 2370
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 120 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Goose Lake Rd-Kake over Upper Cathedral Falls is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Goose Lake Rd-Kake over Upper Cathedral Falls in Petersburg Census Area, Alaska. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2040. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Goose Lake Rd-Kake over Upper Cathedral Falls built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Goose Lake Rd-Kake over Upper Cathedral Falls 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Goose Lake Rd-Kake over Upper Cathedral Falls carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Goose Lake Rd-Kake over Upper Cathedral Falls?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Goose Lake Rd-Kake over Upper Cathedral Falls?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.