Sawmill CR Road over Sawmill Creek
FairSitka City and Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 5.6 · Structure no. 0432
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 165 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 117
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sawmill CR Road over Sawmill Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sawmill CR Road over Sawmill Creek in Sitka City and Borough, Alaska. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 63 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 117 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2035. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 35 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 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sawmill CR Road over Sawmill Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is Sawmill CR Road over Sawmill Creek 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 Sawmill CR Road over Sawmill Creek carry?
About 117 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Sawmill CR Road over Sawmill Creek?
The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Sawmill CR Road over Sawmill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.