US Bridges

Edgerton Parks RD over Little Susitna River

Fair

Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 0.1 · Structure no. 1192

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
184 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
460
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Edgerton Parks RD over Little Susitna River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Edgerton Parks RD over Little Susitna River in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 460 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2039. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesEdgerton Parks RD
CrossesLittle Susitna River
LocationMile Point 0.1
RouteState Highway NSP00
StateAlaska
Coordinates61.69326, -149.24574
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.7 US tons
Inventory rating59.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic460 (2020)
Projected traffic540 by 2039
Trucks8%
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 Edgerton Parks RD over Little Susitna River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Edgerton Parks RD over Little Susitna River 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 Edgerton Parks RD over Little Susitna River carry?

About 460 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Edgerton Parks RD over Little Susitna River?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Edgerton Parks RD over Little Susitna River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.