Glenn Highway over Hicks Creek
GoodMatanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 88.9 · Structure no. 0547
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 359 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,230
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Glenn Highway over Hicks Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Glenn Highway over Hicks Creek in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 1,230 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,660 by 2039. The structure is 359 ft (109.4 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Hicks Creek built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is Glenn Highway over Hicks 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 Hicks Creek carry?
About 1,230 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Glenn Highway over Hicks Creek?
The structure is 359 ft (109.4 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Glenn Highway over Hicks Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.