US Bridges

Eagle River Access over North Eagle River O.C.

Fair

Anchorage Municipality, Alaska · Mile Point 0.2 · Structure no. 1600

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
274 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,730
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eagle River Access over North Eagle River O.C. is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Eagle River Access over North Eagle River O.C. in Anchorage Municipality, Alaska. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 6,730 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,390 by 2039. The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesEagle River Access
CrossesNorth Eagle River O.C.
LocationMile Point 0.2
RouteState Highway 0
StateAlaska
Coordinates61.3422, -149.5657
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length274 ft (83.5 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.3 m)
Deck width92 ft (27.9 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,730 (2020)
Projected traffic8,390 by 2039
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Eagle River Access over North Eagle River O.C. built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eagle River Access over North Eagle River O.C. 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 Access over North Eagle River O.C. carry?

About 6,730 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Eagle River Access over North Eagle River O.C.?

The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.3 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns Eagle River Access over North Eagle River O.C.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.