W Michelle Drive over Willow Creek
GoodMatanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 0.5 · Structure no. 1782
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 137 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
W Michelle Drive over Willow Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying W Michelle Drive over Willow Creek in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2035. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was W Michelle Drive over Willow Creek built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is W Michelle Drive over Willow 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 W Michelle Drive over Willow Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is W Michelle Drive over Willow Creek?
The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns W Michelle Drive over Willow Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.