Parks Highway over Wasilla CR Southbound
FairMatanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 2.6 · Structure no. 2031
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 85 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 13,200
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Parks Highway over Wasilla CR Southbound is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Parks Highway over Wasilla CR Southbound 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 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 13,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,300 by 2039. The structure is 85 ft (26 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Parks Highway over Wasilla CR Southbound built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is Parks Highway over Wasilla CR Southbound 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 Parks Highway over Wasilla CR Southbound carry?
About 13,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Parks Highway over Wasilla CR Southbound?
The structure is 85 ft (26 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Parks Highway over Wasilla CR Southbound?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.