US Bridges

Reeve Blvd over Ship Creek

Fair

Anchorage Municipality, Alaska · Mile Point 0.7 · Structure no. 1320

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
217 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,560
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reeve Blvd over Ship Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Reeve Blvd over Ship Creek in Anchorage Municipality, Alaska. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 6 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 2,560 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,130 by 2039. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesReeve Blvd
CrossesShip Creek
LocationMile Point 0.7
RouteState Highway 555
CountyAnchorage Municipality
StateAlaska
Coordinates61.22806, -149.83139
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,560 (2020)
Projected traffic5,130 by 2039
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Reeve Blvd over Ship Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Reeve Blvd over Ship 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 Reeve Blvd over Ship Creek carry?

About 2,560 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Reeve Blvd over Ship Creek?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Reeve Blvd over Ship Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.