Oil Well Road over Moose Creek
PoorMatanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 9.5 · Structure no. 1985
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 64 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Oil Well Road over Moose Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oil Well Road over Moose Creek in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Alaska average of 35.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13 by 2035. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 36 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Oil Well Road over Moose Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Oil Well Road over Moose Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Oil Well Road over Moose Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Oil Well Road over Moose Creek?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Oil Well Road over Moose Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.