US Bridges

Glenn Highway over Knik Riv. Overflow S.B.

Fair

Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 29.6 · Structure no. 1887

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
250 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,300
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glenn Highway over Knik Riv. Overflow S.B. is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Glenn Highway over Knik Riv. Overflow S.B. in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 13,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,400 by 2039. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesGlenn Highway
CrossesKnik Riv. Overflow S.B.
LocationMile Point 29.6
RouteInterstate 0A16
StateAlaska
Coordinates61.4948, -149.2446
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.7 US tons
Inventory rating44.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,300 (2020)
Projected traffic15,400 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Glenn Highway over Knik Riv. Overflow S.B. built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Glenn Highway over Knik Riv. Overflow S.B. 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Glenn Highway over Knik Riv. Overflow S.B. carry?

About 13,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Glenn Highway over Knik Riv. Overflow S.B.?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Glenn Highway over Knik Riv. Overflow S.B.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.