West Lake Ridge DR over Fire Creek
GoodAnchorage Municipality, Alaska · Mile Point 0.1 · Structure no. 2274
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Lake Ridge DR over Fire Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying West Lake Ridge DR over Fire Creek 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 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2035. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West Lake Ridge DR over Fire Creek built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is West Lake Ridge DR over Fire 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does West Lake Ridge DR over Fire Creek carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is West Lake Ridge DR over Fire Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns West Lake Ridge DR over Fire Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.