Parks Highway over Hornet Creek
FairDenali Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 204.6 · Structure no. 1145
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 92 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,670
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Parks Highway over Hornet Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Parks Highway over Hornet Creek in Denali Borough, Alaska. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 2,670 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,560 by 2039. The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Parks Highway over Hornet Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Parks Highway over Hornet 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 Hornet Creek carry?
About 2,670 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is Parks Highway over Hornet Creek?
The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns Parks Highway over Hornet Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.