US Bridges

Spenard Road over Fish Creek Puc

Fair

Anchorage Municipality, Alaska · Mile Point 0.67 · Structure no. 2387

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,600
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spenard Road over Fish Creek Puc is a concrete slab carrying Spenard Road over Fish Creek Puc in Anchorage Municipality, Alaska. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 10,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2035. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSpenard Road
CrossesFish Creek Puc
LocationMile Point 0.67
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAnchorage Municipality
StateAlaska
Coordinates61.18173, -149.93469
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,600 (2021)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Spenard Road over Fish Creek Puc built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spenard Road over Fish Creek Puc 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 Spenard Road over Fish Creek Puc carry?

About 10,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Spenard Road over Fish Creek Puc?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns Spenard Road over Fish Creek Puc?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.