Glenn Highway over Peters Creek Northbound
FairAnchorage Municipality, Alaska · Mile Point 19.7 · Structure no. 1155
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 168 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,250
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Glenn Highway over Peters Creek Northbound is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Glenn Highway over Peters Creek Northbound in Anchorage Municipality, Alaska. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 18,250 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,350 by 2039. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Glenn Highway over Peters Creek Northbound built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Glenn Highway over Peters Creek Northbound 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Glenn Highway over Peters Creek Northbound carry?
About 18,250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is Glenn Highway over Peters Creek Northbound?
The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Glenn Highway over Peters Creek Northbound?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.