US Bridges

Dimond Blvd over Campbell Creek Dimond

Fair

Anchorage Municipality, Alaska · Mile Point 2.4 · Structure no. 0391

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dimond Blvd over Campbell Creek Dimond is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Dimond Blvd over Campbell Creek Dimond in Anchorage Municipality, Alaska. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 22,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,600 by 2039. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 122 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesDimond Blvd
CrossesCampbell Creek Dimond
LocationMile Point 2.4
RouteState Highway 520
StateAlaska
Coordinates61.1375, -149.92528
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width122 ft (37.3 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,100 (2020)
Projected traffic32,600 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dimond Blvd over Campbell Creek Dimond built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dimond Blvd over Campbell Creek Dimond 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Dimond Blvd over Campbell Creek Dimond carry?

About 22,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Dimond Blvd over Campbell Creek Dimond?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 122 ft wide.

Who owns Dimond Blvd over Campbell Creek Dimond?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.