Whittier Access RD over Placer Creek
GoodAnchorage Municipality, Alaska · Mile Point 0.9 · Structure no. 1962
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 131 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 830
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Whittier Access RD over Placer Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Whittier Access RD over Placer Creek in Anchorage Municipality, Alaska. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 830 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,080 by 2039. The structure is 131 ft (40 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Whittier Access RD over Placer Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Whittier Access RD over Placer Creek 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Whittier Access RD over Placer Creek carry?
About 830 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Whittier Access RD over Placer Creek?
The structure is 131 ft (40 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Whittier Access RD over Placer Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.