Arctic Valley Road over Gate Two Overcrossing
FairAnchorage Municipality, Alaska · Mile Point 1.0 · Structure no. 1326
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 238 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,400
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Arctic Valley Road over Gate Two Overcrossing is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Arctic Valley Road over Gate Two Overcrossing in Anchorage Municipality, Alaska. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 8,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,700 by 2039. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Arctic Valley Road over Gate Two Overcrossing built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Arctic Valley Road over Gate Two 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Arctic Valley Road over Gate Two Overcrossing carry?
About 8,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Arctic Valley Road over Gate Two Overcrossing?
The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Arctic Valley Road over Gate Two Overcrossing?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.