US Bridges

Parks Highway over Whites Crossing Overhead

Good

Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 31.6 · Structure no. 1923

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
459 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,700
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parks Highway over Whites Crossing Overhead is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Parks Highway over Whites Crossing Overhead 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 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 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,090 by 2039. The structure is 459 ft (140 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesParks Highway
CrossesWhites Crossing Overhead
LocationMile Point 31.6
RouteInterstate 0A41
StateAlaska
Coordinates61.70473, -150.00242
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating86.9 US tons
Inventory rating54.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length459 ft (140 m)
Longest span146 ft (44.5 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,700 (2020)
Projected traffic7,090 by 2039
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Parks Highway over Whites Crossing Overhead built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Parks Highway over Whites Crossing Overhead 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 Whites Crossing Overhead carry?

About 4,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Parks Highway over Whites Crossing Overhead?

The structure is 459 ft (140 m) long with a longest span of 146 ft (44.5 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Parks Highway over Whites Crossing Overhead?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.