Parks Highway over Little Willow Creek
FairMatanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 39.8 · Structure no. 0211
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 138 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Parks Highway over Little Willow Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Parks Highway over Little Willow Creek in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 5 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,510 by 2039. The structure is 138 ft (42.2 m) long and 33 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Little Willow Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is Parks Highway over Little Willow 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Parks Highway over Little Willow Creek carry?
About 3,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is Parks Highway over Little Willow Creek?
The structure is 138 ft (42.2 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Parks Highway over Little Willow Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.