US Bridges

Elmore Road over South Fork Campbell CR

Fair

Anchorage Municipality, Alaska · Mile Point 2.5 · Structure no. 2151

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
566 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
20,800
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elmore Road over South Fork Campbell CR is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Elmore Road over South Fork Campbell CR in Anchorage Municipality, Alaska. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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.

It carries about 20,800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,000 by 2039. The structure is 566 ft (172.5 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesElmore Road
CrossesSouth Fork Campbell CR
LocationMile Point 2.5
RouteState Highway 0
CountyAnchorage Municipality
StateAlaska
Coordinates61.16917, -149.80889
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.7 US tons
Inventory rating44.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length566 ft (172.5 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.4 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,800 (2020)
Projected traffic36,000 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Elmore Road over South Fork Campbell CR built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elmore Road over South Fork Campbell CR 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 Elmore Road over South Fork Campbell CR carry?

About 20,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Elmore Road over South Fork Campbell CR?

The structure is 566 ft (172.5 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns Elmore Road over South Fork Campbell CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.