Juneau City and County Bridge Report Card
Juneau City and County scores 91 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Juneau City and County, Alaska
Juneau City and County has 47 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 1 rated poor and 1 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 2.1% is at or below the 7.5% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 200 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Juneau City and County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 91/100 (A). The county has 47 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 1 in poor condition and 1 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 200 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 2.1% | 4.3 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.1% of measured traffic | 0.1 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 2.1% | 4.3 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 48 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 244,098 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 2.1% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 7.5% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 2.1% |
| Average Bridge Age | 48 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 200 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Juneau City and County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amalga Street over Jordan Creek (amalga St) | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 200 | 1982 |
| Basin Road over Gold Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 280 | 1938 |
| Egan Drive over Jordan Creek (egan Dr) | High traffic | Fair | 21,700 | 1971 |
| Egan Drive over Vanderbilt Creek | High traffic | Good | 17,000 | 1973 |
| Egan Drive over Salmon Creek Powerhouse | High traffic | Fair | 16,900 | 1973 |
| Glacier Highway over Mendenhall River | High traffic | Good | 15,923 | 2015 |
| Egan Drive over Salmon Creek | High traffic | Fair | 13,800 | 1973 |
| Jnu Douglas Br RD over Gastineau Channel | High traffic | Fair | 12,800 | 1981 |
| Old Glacier HWY over Jordan Creek Culverts | High traffic | Fair | 10,704 | 1983 |
| Egan Drive over Gold Creek | High traffic | Fair | 10,200 | 1972 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.