Glenn Highway over Little Nelchina River
GoodCounty 066, Alaska · Mile Point 129.0 · Structure no. 1241
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 285 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 820
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Glenn Highway over Little Nelchina River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Glenn Highway over Little Nelchina River in County 066, Alaska. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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.
It carries about 820 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,090 by 2039. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Glenn Highway over Little Nelchina River built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Glenn Highway over Little Nelchina River 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 Little Nelchina River carry?
About 820 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is Glenn Highway over Little Nelchina River?
The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns Glenn Highway over Little Nelchina River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.