US Bridges

Eagle River Loop over Hiland Drive Overxing

Fair

Anchorage Municipality, Alaska · Mile Point 4.6 · Structure no. 1327

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
208 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,380
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eagle River Loop over Hiland Drive Overxing is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Eagle River Loop over Hiland Drive Overxing in Anchorage Municipality, Alaska. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 6,380 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,410 by 2039. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEagle River Loop
CrossesHiland Drive Overxing
LocationMile Point 4.6
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlaska
Coordinates61.29556, -149.58972
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,380 (2020)
Projected traffic7,410 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Eagle River Loop over Hiland Drive Overxing built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Eagle River Loop over Hiland Drive Overxing 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 Eagle River Loop over Hiland Drive Overxing carry?

About 6,380 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Eagle River Loop over Hiland Drive Overxing?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Eagle River Loop over Hiland Drive Overxing?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.