Parks Highway over Willow Creek
GoodMatanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 36.6 · Structure no. 0210
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 220 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,230
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Parks Highway over Willow Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Parks Highway over Willow Creek in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 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 3,230 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,510 by 2039. The structure is 220 ft (67 m) long and 71 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Willow Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is Parks Highway over Willow 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Parks Highway over Willow Creek carry?
About 3,230 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Parks Highway over Willow Creek?
The structure is 220 ft (67 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.
Who owns Parks Highway over Willow Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.