Small Boat Launch over Ship Creek
GoodAnchorage Municipality, Alaska · Mile Point 0.2 · Structure no. 2150
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 190 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Railroad
- Railroad
About this bridge
Small Boat Launch over Ship Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Small Boat Launch over Ship Creek in Anchorage Municipality, Alaska. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2035. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 44 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Small Boat Launch over Ship Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is Small Boat Launch over Ship 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Small Boat Launch over Ship Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Small Boat Launch over Ship Creek?
The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Small Boat Launch over Ship Creek?
It is owned by the Railroad and maintained by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.