Denali Highway over Fish Creek
GoodDenali Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 129.0 · Structure no. 4009
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 35 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 90
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Denali Highway over Fish Creek is a steel culvert carrying Denali Highway over Fish Creek in Denali Borough, Alaska. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 90 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2039. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Denali Highway over Fish Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Denali Highway over Fish 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 2023.
How much traffic does Denali Highway over Fish Creek carry?
About 90 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is Denali Highway over Fish Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).
Who owns Denali Highway over Fish Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.