Vfw Road over Eagle River E Frontage
FairAnchorage Municipality, Alaska · Mile Point 0.5 · Structure no. 0535
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 243 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Vfw Road over Eagle River E Frontage is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Vfw Road over Eagle River E Frontage in Anchorage Municipality, Alaska. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2035. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 48 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Vfw Road over Eagle River E Frontage built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is Vfw Road over Eagle River E Frontage 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 Vfw Road over Eagle River E Frontage carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Vfw Road over Eagle River E Frontage?
The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Vfw Road over Eagle River E Frontage?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.