Glenn Highway over Eska Creek
GoodMatanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 53.4 · Structure no. 0542
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 106 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,760
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Glenn Highway over Eska Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Glenn Highway over Eska Creek in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Alaska average of 35.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,760 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2039. The structure is 106 ft (32.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Glenn Highway over Eska Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Glenn Highway over Eska Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does Glenn Highway over Eska Creek carry?
About 2,760 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Glenn Highway over Eska Creek?
The structure is 106 ft (32.4 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Glenn Highway over Eska Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.