Marine HWY Route over Skagway Ferry Terminal
PoorSkagway Municipality, Alaska · Skagway · Structure no. 0805
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Orthotropic
- Steel
- Length
- 175 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 947
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Marine HWY Route over Skagway Ferry Terminal is a steel orthotropic carrying Marine HWY Route over Skagway Ferry Terminal in Skagway Municipality, Alaska. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 45 years old, older than the Alaska average of 35.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 947 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2035. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Marine HWY Route over Skagway Ferry Terminal built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is Marine HWY Route over Skagway Ferry Terminal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does Marine HWY Route over Skagway Ferry Terminal carry?
About 947 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is Marine HWY Route over Skagway Ferry Terminal?
The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Marine HWY Route over Skagway Ferry Terminal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the State Highway Agency.