Parks Highway over Montana Creek
GoodMatanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 60.9 · Structure no. 0215
- Built
- 2023
- 2 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 246 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,780
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Parks Highway over Montana Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Parks Highway over Montana 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 2,780 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,240 by 2039. The structure is 246 ft (75 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 Montana Creek built?
It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.
What condition is Parks Highway over Montana 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 Montana Creek carry?
About 2,780 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is Parks Highway over Montana Creek?
The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns Parks Highway over Montana Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.