US Bridges

23rd Ave over 23rd Avenue Oc a ST

Good

Anchorage Municipality, Alaska · Anchorage · Structure no. 1628

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

23rd Ave over 23rd Avenue Oc a ST is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying 23rd Ave over 23rd Avenue Oc a ST in Anchorage Municipality, Alaska. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2035. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries23rd Ave
Crosses23rd Avenue Oc a ST
LocationAnchorage
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlaska
Coordinates61.20028, -149.88306
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2018)
Projected traffic350 by 2035
Trucks3%
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 23rd Ave over 23rd Avenue Oc a ST built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is 23rd Ave over 23rd Avenue Oc a ST 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does 23rd Ave over 23rd Avenue Oc a ST carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 23rd Ave over 23rd Avenue Oc a ST?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns 23rd Ave over 23rd Avenue Oc a ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.