Willow/Fishhook RD over Deception Creek
FairMatanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 30.4 · Structure no. 0396
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 73 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 580
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Willow/Fishhook RD over Deception Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Willow/Fishhook RD over Deception Creek in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 580 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 680 by 2039. The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 72.7 mi (117 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Willow/Fishhook RD over Deception Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Willow/Fishhook RD over Deception 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 Willow/Fishhook RD over Deception Creek carry?
About 580 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is Willow/Fishhook RD over Deception Creek?
The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Willow/Fishhook RD over Deception Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.