US Bridges

Anch Intl Airport over Aia Curbside Bridge

FairPosted for load

Anchorage Municipality, Alaska · Mile Point 0.1 · Structure no. 2063

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
741 ft
21 main spans
Daily traffic
2,020
2020 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Anch Intl Airport over Aia Curbside Bridge is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Anch Intl Airport over Aia Curbside Bridge in Anchorage Municipality, Alaska. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,020 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,340 by 2039. The structure is 741 ft (225.9 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAnch Intl Airport
CrossesAia Curbside Bridge
LocationMile Point 0.1
RouteState Highway 0
StateAlaska
Coordinates61.17556, -149.98222
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.2 US tons
Inventory rating18.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans21 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length741 ft (225.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,020 (2020)
Projected traffic5,340 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State 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 Anch Intl Airport over Aia Curbside Bridge built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Anch Intl Airport over Aia Curbside Bridge 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 Anch Intl Airport over Aia Curbside Bridge carry?

About 2,020 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Anch Intl Airport over Aia Curbside Bridge?

The structure is 741 ft (225.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Anch Intl Airport over Aia Curbside Bridge?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.