Old Glenn Palmer over Goat Creek
FairMatanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 6.2 · Structure no. 0538
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 83 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,710
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Glenn Palmer over Goat Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Old Glenn Palmer over Goat Creek in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 1,710 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,230 by 2039. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Old Glenn Palmer over Goat Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Glenn Palmer over Goat 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 Old Glenn Palmer over Goat Creek carry?
About 1,710 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Old Glenn Palmer over Goat Creek?
The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Old Glenn Palmer over Goat Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.