Parks Highway over Bear Creek
FairDenali Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 233.8 · Structure no. 0311
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 81 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 910
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Parks Highway over Bear Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Parks Highway over Bear 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 910 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,210 by 2039. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 40 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Parks Highway over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Parks Highway over Bear 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 2024.
How much traffic does Parks Highway over Bear Creek carry?
About 910 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is Parks Highway over Bear Creek?
The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Parks Highway over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.