Glenn Highway over Ship Creek
FairAnchorage Municipality, Alaska · Mile Point 4.8 · Structure no. 0534
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 103 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 60,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Glenn Highway over Ship Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Glenn Highway over Ship Creek 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 60,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 69,700 by 2039. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 158 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Glenn Highway over Ship Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Glenn Highway over Ship Creek 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Glenn Highway over Ship Creek carry?
About 60,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Glenn Highway over Ship Creek?
The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.9 m) and a deck 158 ft wide.
Who owns Glenn Highway over Ship Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.