US Bridges

N Sushana ST over Little Susitna River

Fair

Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska · Wasilla · Structure no. 1698

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
185 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Sushana ST over Little Susitna River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying N Sushana ST over Little Susitna River in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2035. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesN Sushana ST
CrossesLittle Susitna River
LocationWasilla
RouteCounty Highway NSPCY
StateAlaska
Coordinates61.65591, -149.46385
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2018)
Projected traffic12 by 2035
Trucks1%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 N Sushana ST over Little Susitna River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Sushana ST 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 N Sushana ST over Little Susitna River carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is N Sushana ST over Little Susitna River?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns N Sushana ST over Little Susitna River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.