Parks Highway over Nenana River at Moody
FairDenali Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 207.3 · Structure no. 1143
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Truss - Deck
- Steel
- Length
- 891 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,380
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Parks Highway over Nenana River at Moody is a steel truss - deck carrying Parks Highway over Nenana River at Moody in Denali Borough, Alaska. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 1,380 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2039. The structure is 891 ft (271.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Parks Highway over Nenana River at Moody built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Parks Highway over Nenana River at Moody 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 Nenana River at Moody carry?
About 1,380 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Parks Highway over Nenana River at Moody?
The structure is 891 ft (271.6 m) long with a longest span of 315 ft (96 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Parks Highway over Nenana River at Moody?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.