Yoder Road over Montana Creek
FairMatanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska · Talkeetna Area · Structure no. 1669
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 205 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Yoder Road over Montana Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Yoder Road over Montana Creek in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, older 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2035. The structure is 205 ft (62.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Yoder Road over Montana Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Yoder Road over Montana 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 Yoder Road over Montana Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Yoder Road over Montana Creek?
The structure is 205 ft (62.4 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Yoder Road over Montana Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.