US Bridges

Glenn Highway over Tolsona Creek

Good

County 066, Alaska · Mile Point 163.9 · Structure no. 0552

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
116 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
710
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glenn Highway over Tolsona Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Glenn Highway over Tolsona Creek in County 066, Alaska. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 710 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 880 by 2039. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesGlenn Highway
CrossesTolsona Creek
LocationMile Point 163.9
RouteInterstate 0A14
StateAlaska
Coordinates62.10056, -145.96833
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating72.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic710 (2020)
Projected traffic880 by 2039
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Glenn Highway over Tolsona Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Glenn Highway over Tolsona 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Glenn Highway over Tolsona Creek carry?

About 710 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Glenn Highway over Tolsona Creek?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Glenn Highway over Tolsona Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.