Petersville Road over Moose Creek
PoorPosted for loadMatanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 7.1 · Structure no. 0401
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 73 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 160
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Petersville Road over Moose Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Petersville Road over Moose Creek in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the Alaska average of 35.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 160 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2039. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 30 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Petersville Road over Moose Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Petersville Road over Moose Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Petersville Road over Moose Creek carry?
About 160 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Petersville Road over Moose Creek?
The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Petersville Road over Moose Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.