Parks Highway over Hurricane Gulch
FairMatanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 139.7 · Structure no. 0258
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Steel
- Length
- 558 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 940
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Parks Highway over Hurricane Gulch is a steel arch - deck carrying Parks Highway over Hurricane Gulch in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 6 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 940 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,250 by 2039. The structure is 558 ft (170.2 m) long and 34 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Hurricane Gulch built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Parks Highway over Hurricane Gulch 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 Hurricane Gulch carry?
About 940 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is Parks Highway over Hurricane Gulch?
The structure is 558 ft (170.2 m) long with a longest span of 407 ft (124.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Parks Highway over Hurricane Gulch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.