US Bridges

Artillery Road over Artillery RD Overxing

Good

Anchorage Municipality, Alaska · Mile Point 0.1 · Structure no. 1328

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
216 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,900
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Artillery Road over Artillery RD Overxing is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Artillery Road over Artillery RD Overxing 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,900 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,900 by 2039. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesArtillery Road
CrossesArtillery RD Overxing
LocationMile Point 0.1
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlaska
Coordinates61.3193, -149.5758
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,900 (2020)
Projected traffic11,900 by 2039
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
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 Artillery Road over Artillery RD Overxing built?

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

What condition is Artillery Road over Artillery RD Overxing in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Artillery Road over Artillery RD Overxing carry?

About 7,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Artillery Road over Artillery RD Overxing?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Artillery Road over Artillery RD Overxing?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.