US Bridges

Creekside Twn Cntr over Chester Creek Eastbound

Good

Anchorage Municipality, Alaska · Mile Point 0.1 · Structure no. 2235

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,220
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Creekside Twn Cntr over Chester Creek Eastbound is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Creekside Twn Cntr over Chester Creek Eastbound 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 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 1,220 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,520 by 2039. The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCreekside Twn Cntr
CrossesChester Creek Eastbound
LocationMile Point 0.1
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlaska
Coordinates61.20723, -149.74005
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length74 ft (22.7 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,220 (2020)
Projected traffic1,520 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Creekside Twn Cntr over Chester Creek Eastbound built?

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

What condition is Creekside Twn Cntr over Chester Creek Eastbound 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 Creekside Twn Cntr over Chester Creek Eastbound carry?

About 1,220 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Creekside Twn Cntr over Chester Creek Eastbound?

The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Creekside Twn Cntr over Chester Creek Eastbound?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.