US Bridges

Eklutna Village RD over Eklutna Overcrossing

Fair

Anchorage Municipality, Alaska · Mile Point 0.1 · Structure no. 1374

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
213 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
470
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eklutna Village RD over Eklutna Overcrossing is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Eklutna Village RD over Eklutna Overcrossing in Anchorage Municipality, Alaska. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 470 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2039. The structure is 213 ft (65 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesEklutna Village RD
CrossesEklutna Overcrossing
LocationMile Point 0.1
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAnchorage Municipality
StateAlaska
Coordinates61.45722, -149.36167
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length213 ft (65 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic470 (2020)
Projected traffic550 by 2039
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Eklutna Village RD over Eklutna Overcrossing built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eklutna Village RD over Eklutna 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 Eklutna Village RD over Eklutna Overcrossing carry?

About 470 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Eklutna Village RD over Eklutna Overcrossing?

The structure is 213 ft (65 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Eklutna Village RD over Eklutna Overcrossing?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.