US Bridges

Crow Creek Road over California Creek

Good

Anchorage Municipality, Alaska · Mile Point 0.5 · Structure no. 1027

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
410
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crow Creek Road over California Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Crow Creek Road over California Creek in Anchorage Municipality, Alaska. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 410 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 470 by 2039. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCrow Creek Road
CrossesCalifornia Creek
LocationMile Point 0.5
RouteState Highway 0
StateAlaska
Coordinates60.96806, -149.135
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating100.9 US tons
Inventory rating55.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2020)
Projected traffic470 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Crow Creek Road over California Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crow Creek Road over California 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 2023.

How much traffic does Crow Creek Road over California Creek carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Crow Creek Road over California Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Crow Creek Road over California Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.