Old Glenn Highway over Eklutna River
GoodAnchorage Municipality, Alaska · Mile Point 0.3 · Structure no. 0537
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 254 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 550
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Glenn Highway over Eklutna River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Old Glenn Highway over Eklutna River in Anchorage Municipality, Alaska. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 550 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 690 by 2039. The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Glenn Highway over Eklutna River built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Glenn Highway over Eklutna River 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 Highway over Eklutna River carry?
About 550 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Old Glenn Highway over Eklutna River?
The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns Old Glenn Highway over Eklutna River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.