Denali Highway over Canyon Creek
GoodMatanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 95.1 · Structure no. 0688
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 151 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Denali Highway over Canyon Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Denali Highway over Canyon Creek in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, older 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2039. The structure is 151 ft (46.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Denali Highway over Canyon Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Denali Highway over Canyon 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 Denali Highway over Canyon Creek carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is Denali Highway over Canyon Creek?
The structure is 151 ft (46.1 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Denali Highway over Canyon Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.