Klondike Highway over Skagway River
FairPosted for loadSkagway Municipality, Alaska · Mile Point 1.8 · Structure no. 0308
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 482 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Klondike Highway over Skagway River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Klondike Highway over Skagway River in Skagway Municipality, 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2039. The structure is 482 ft (146.9 m) long and 30 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Klondike Highway over Skagway River built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Klondike Highway over Skagway River 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 2024.
How much traffic does Klondike Highway over Skagway River carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is Klondike Highway over Skagway River?
The structure is 482 ft (146.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Klondike Highway over Skagway River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.