US Bridges

Old Glenn Eagle R over Peters Creek

Good

Anchorage Municipality, Alaska · Mile Point 7.4 · Structure no. 0536

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
136 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,300
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Glenn Eagle R over Peters Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Old Glenn Eagle R over Peters Creek in Anchorage Municipality, Alaska. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Alaska average of 35.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,090 by 2039. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesOld Glenn Eagle R
CrossesPeters Creek
LocationMile Point 7.4
RouteState Highway NSPCG
StateAlaska
Coordinates61.40379, -149.45725
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.1 US tons
Inventory rating58.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2020)
Projected traffic3,090 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Old Glenn Eagle R over Peters Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Glenn Eagle R over Peters Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Old Glenn Eagle R over Peters Creek carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Old Glenn Eagle R over Peters Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Old Glenn Eagle R over Peters Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.