US Bridges

Hillcrest DR over Hillcrest Overcrossing

Fair

Anchorage Municipality, Alaska · Mile Point 0.2 · Structure no. 0976

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,110
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hillcrest DR over Hillcrest Overcrossing is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hillcrest DR over Hillcrest Overcrossing in Anchorage Municipality, Alaska. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 58 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 5 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 2,110 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,660 by 2039. The structure is 89 ft (27.2 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHillcrest DR
CrossesHillcrest Overcrossing
LocationMile Point 0.2
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlaska
Coordinates61.20056, -149.91306
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating104.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length89 ft (27.2 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,110 (2020)
Projected traffic2,660 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hillcrest DR over Hillcrest Overcrossing built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Hillcrest DR over Hillcrest Overcrossing 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Hillcrest DR over Hillcrest Overcrossing carry?

About 2,110 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hillcrest DR over Hillcrest Overcrossing?

The structure is 89 ft (27.2 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Hillcrest DR over Hillcrest Overcrossing?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.