US Bridges

Dowling Road over Campbell Creek Dowling

Good

Anchorage Municipality, Alaska · Mile Point 2.2 · Structure no. 0972

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
127 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,800
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dowling Road over Campbell Creek Dowling is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Dowling Road over Campbell Creek Dowling in Anchorage Municipality, Alaska. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 15,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,100 by 2039. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDowling Road
CrossesCampbell Creek Dowling
LocationMile Point 2.2
RouteState Highway 0
StateAlaska
Coordinates61.16639, -149.87389
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo 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 rating107.5 US tons
Inventory rating60.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.3 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,800 (2020)
Projected traffic25,100 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Dowling Road over Campbell Creek Dowling built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dowling Road over Campbell Creek Dowling 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Dowling Road over Campbell Creek Dowling carry?

About 15,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Dowling Road over Campbell Creek Dowling?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns Dowling Road over Campbell Creek Dowling?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.