Earl Drive over Cottonwood Creek
GoodMatanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska · Wasilla · Structure no. 1712
- Built
- 2013
- 12 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Earl Drive over Cottonwood Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Earl Drive over Cottonwood Creek in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2035. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Earl Drive over Cottonwood Creek built?
It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.
What condition is Earl Drive over Cottonwood 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 Earl Drive over Cottonwood Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Earl Drive over Cottonwood Creek?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Earl Drive over Cottonwood Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.