Glenn Highway over Moose Creek
FairMatanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 47.3 · Structure no. 0541
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 183 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,760
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Glenn Highway over Moose Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Glenn Highway over Moose Creek in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 2,760 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2039. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 26 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Glenn Highway over Moose Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Glenn Highway over Moose 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Glenn Highway over Moose Creek carry?
About 2,760 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Glenn Highway over Moose Creek?
The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Glenn Highway over Moose Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.