Parks Highway over Wasilla Overhead SB
GoodMatanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 11.5 · Structure no. 1922
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 148 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,700
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Parks Highway over Wasilla Overhead SB is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Parks Highway over Wasilla Overhead SB in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 9,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,300 by 2039. The structure is 148 ft (45 m) long and 43 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Parks Highway over Wasilla Overhead SB built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is Parks Highway over Wasilla Overhead SB 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 Parks Highway over Wasilla Overhead SB carry?
About 9,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Parks Highway over Wasilla Overhead SB?
The structure is 148 ft (45 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Parks Highway over Wasilla Overhead SB?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.