Parks Highway over Sheep Creek
GoodMatanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 53.7 · Structure no. 0213
- Built
- 2023
- 2 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 234 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,650
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Parks Highway over Sheep Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Parks Highway over Sheep Creek in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,650 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,100 by 2039. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| 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 Sheep Creek built?
It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.
What condition is Parks Highway over Sheep 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 Sheep Creek carry?
About 2,650 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is Parks Highway over Sheep Creek?
The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.6 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns Parks Highway over Sheep Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.