Elk Road over Bodenburg Creek
PoorMatanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 0.1 · Structure no. 1714
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elk Road over Bodenburg Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Elk Road over Bodenburg Creek in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Alaska average of 35.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2035. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Elk Road over Bodenburg Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is Elk Road over Bodenburg Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Elk Road over Bodenburg Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Elk Road over Bodenburg Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Elk Road over Bodenburg Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.