Glenn Highway over Mendeltna Creek
FairCounty 066, Alaska · Mile Point 144.1 · Structure no. 0551
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 89 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 760
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Glenn Highway over Mendeltna Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Glenn Highway over Mendeltna Creek in County 066, Alaska. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 760 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 930 by 2039. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Glenn Highway over Mendeltna Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Glenn Highway over Mendeltna Creek 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Glenn Highway over Mendeltna Creek carry?
About 760 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is Glenn Highway over Mendeltna Creek?
The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Glenn Highway over Mendeltna Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.