Post Road over Ship Creek (post Road)
FairAnchorage Municipality, Alaska · Anchorage · Structure no. 4022
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 53 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,160
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Post Road over Ship Creek (post Road) is a steel culvert carrying Post Road over Ship Creek (post Road) in Anchorage Municipality, Alaska. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 5 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 3,160 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,120 by 2039. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Post Road over Ship Creek (post Road) built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Post Road over Ship Creek (post Road) 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 Post Road over Ship Creek (post Road) carry?
About 3,160 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Post Road over Ship Creek (post Road)?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).
Who owns Post Road over Ship Creek (post Road)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.