US Bridges

Petersville Road over Kroto Creek

Fair

Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 13.9 · Structure no. 0810

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Petersville Road over Kroto Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Petersville Road over Kroto Creek in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2039. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesPetersville Road
CrossesKroto Creek
LocationMile Point 13.9
RouteState Highway 584
StateAlaska
Coordinates62.34746, -150.62391
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2020)
Projected traffic90 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Petersville Road over Kroto Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Petersville Road over Kroto 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 Petersville Road over Kroto Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Petersville Road over Kroto Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Petersville Road over Kroto Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.