Shirley Towne DR over Willow Creek
FairPosted for loadMatanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska · Matsu Borough · Structure no. 1831
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old, rebuilt 2021
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 252 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Shirley Towne DR over Willow Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shirley Towne DR over Willow Creek in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 38 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2035. The structure is 252 ft (76.9 m) long and 14 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 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Shirley Towne DR over Willow Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.
What condition is Shirley Towne DR over Willow 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 Shirley Towne DR over Willow Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Shirley Towne DR over Willow Creek?
The structure is 252 ft (76.9 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Shirley Towne DR over Willow Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.