Parks Highway over Rex Overhead
GoodDenali Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 240.8 · Structure no. 1993
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 72 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 910
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Parks Highway over Rex Overhead is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Parks Highway over Rex Overhead in Denali Borough, Alaska. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 910 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,220 by 2039. The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long and 47 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Parks Highway over Rex Overhead built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is Parks Highway over Rex Overhead 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 Rex Overhead carry?
About 910 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Parks Highway over Rex Overhead?
The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Parks Highway over Rex Overhead?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.