US Bridges

Wolverine Road over Wolverine Creek

Good

Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 2.9 · Structure no. 1279

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
280
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wolverine Road over Wolverine Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Wolverine Road over Wolverine Creek in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2039. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesWolverine Road
CrossesWolverine Creek
LocationMile Point 2.9
RouteState Highway NSP00
StateAlaska
Coordinates61.65539, -149.03332
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102.4 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2020)
Projected traffic320 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Wolverine Road over Wolverine Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wolverine Road over Wolverine 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Wolverine Road over Wolverine Creek carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Wolverine Road over Wolverine Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Wolverine Road over Wolverine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.