Parks Highway over Riley Creek
GoodDenali Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 201.6 · Structure no. 0695
- Built
- 2015
- 10 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 230 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,680
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Parks Highway over Riley Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Parks Highway over Riley Creek in Denali Borough, Alaska. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 1,680 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,240 by 2039. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 55 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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Parks Highway over Riley Creek built?
It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.
What condition is Parks Highway over Riley 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 2024.
How much traffic does Parks Highway over Riley Creek carry?
About 1,680 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is Parks Highway over Riley Creek?
The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns Parks Highway over Riley Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.