US Bridges

Bulldog Trail over Ship Creek

GoodPosted for load

Anchorage Municipality, Alaska · 0.1 Miles Northwest of in · Structure no. AFAKFSXB95107

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2021 count
Owner
Federal
Air Force

About this bridge

Bulldog Trail over Ship Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Bulldog Trail over Ship Creek in Anchorage Municipality, Alaska. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2041. The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesBulldog Trail
CrossesShip Creek
Location0.1 Miles Northwest of in
StateAlaska
Coordinates61.22517, -149.65019
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length77 ft (23.6 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2021)
Projected traffic120 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerAir Force
Maintained byAir Force
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 Bulldog Trail over Ship Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bulldog Trail over Ship 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Bulldog Trail over Ship Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Bulldog Trail over Ship Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Bulldog Trail over Ship Creek?

It is owned by the Air Force.