US Bridges

Irr:chickaloon Frk over Chickaloon River No. 1

Fair

Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 0.5 · Structure no. 0425

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
127 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Irr:chickaloon Frk over Chickaloon River No. 1 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Irr:chickaloon Frk over Chickaloon River No. 1 in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2039. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesIrr:chickaloon Frk
CrossesChickaloon River No. 1
LocationMile Point 0.5
RouteState Highway NSP00
StateAlaska
Coordinates61.7882, -148.466
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating44.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2020)
Projected traffic50 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Irr:chickaloon Frk over Chickaloon River No. 1 built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Irr:chickaloon Frk over Chickaloon River No. 1 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Irr:chickaloon Frk over Chickaloon River No. 1 carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Irr:chickaloon Frk over Chickaloon River No. 1?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Irr:chickaloon Frk over Chickaloon River No. 1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.