A ST over Chester Creek
FairAnchorage Municipality, Alaska · Anchorage · Structure no. 1629
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10,700
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
A ST over Chester Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying A ST over Chester Creek 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 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 10,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,000 by 2039. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was A ST over Chester Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is A ST over Chester Creek 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does A ST over Chester Creek carry?
About 10,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is A ST over Chester Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns A ST over Chester Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.