Parks Highway over Pass Creek
FairDenali Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 172.7 · Structure no. 0293
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 132 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 900
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Parks Highway over Pass Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Parks Highway over Pass Creek in Denali Borough, Alaska. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 6 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,130 by 2039. The structure is 132 ft (40.1 m) long and 35 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Parks Highway over Pass Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Parks Highway over Pass 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Parks Highway over Pass Creek carry?
About 900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.
How long is Parks Highway over Pass Creek?
The structure is 132 ft (40.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Parks Highway over Pass Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.