Parks Highway over East Fork Chulitna River
FairMatanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 150.8 · Structure no. 0260
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 143 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 900
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Parks Highway over East Fork Chulitna River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Parks Highway over East Fork Chulitna River in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,130 by 2039. The structure is 143 ft (43.5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 East Fork Chulitna River built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Parks Highway over East Fork Chulitna River 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 East Fork Chulitna River carry?
About 900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.
How long is Parks Highway over East Fork Chulitna River?
The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Parks Highway over East Fork Chulitna River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.