US Bridges

Bragaw Street over Bragaw ST Overcrossing

Fair

Anchorage Municipality, Alaska · Mile Point 1.6 · Structure no. 2209

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
236 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bragaw Street over Bragaw ST Overcrossing is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Bragaw Street over Bragaw ST Overcrossing in Anchorage Municipality, Alaska. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,600 by 2039. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBragaw Street
CrossesBragaw ST Overcrossing
LocationMile Point 1.6
RouteState Highway 0
StateAlaska
Coordinates61.22111, -149.80833
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length236 ft (71.9 m)
Longest span125 ft (38 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,500 (2020)
Projected traffic12,600 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bragaw Street over Bragaw ST Overcrossing built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bragaw Street over Bragaw ST Overcrossing 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Bragaw Street over Bragaw ST Overcrossing carry?

About 10,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Bragaw Street over Bragaw ST Overcrossing?

The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Bragaw Street over Bragaw ST Overcrossing?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.