FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

9TH STREET

Carrying 9TH STREET over GOLD CREEK NINTH ST

MILE POINT 0.1, Juneau City and, Alaska

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
16 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: 9TH STREET

The 9TH STREET bridge in Juneau City and, Alaska carries 9TH STREET over GOLD CREEK NINTH ST. It was built in 1934, making it 92 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 14.3 meters (47 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 953 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Alaska bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 16.4 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How 9TH STREET compares

▼ 18.4
Load rating vs Alaska average (34.8 t)
Bottom 8%
Lower load rating than 92% of Alaska bridges
17
Bridges in Juneau City and
9TH STREET 16.4 t
Alaska average 34.8 t

Live comparison across Alaska.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
57.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
34.2
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
14.8
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
16.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1934
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
14.3 m (47 ft)
Deck Width
10.9 m (36 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
953 vehicles/day
Structure Number
0314

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether 9TH STREET is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare 9TH STREET against other structures in Juneau City and and across Alaska. Alaska bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for 9TH STREET?

9TH STREET in Juneau City and, Alaska has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is 9TH STREET inspected?

9TH STREET's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 953 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 9TH STREET is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for 9TH STREET?

9TH STREET has an NBI inventory load rating of 16.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining 9TH STREET?

9TH STREET is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is 9TH STREET and does age affect safety?

9TH STREET was built in 1934, making it 92 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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