C Street over Chester Creek
FairAnchorage Municipality, Alaska · Mile Point 2.2 · Structure no. 1273
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 56 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,100
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
C Street over Chester Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying C Street over Chester Creek in Anchorage Municipality, Alaska. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 13,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,500 by 2039. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was C Street over Chester Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is C Street over Chester Creek 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 C Street over Chester Creek carry?
About 13,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is C Street over Chester Creek?
The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns C Street over Chester Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.