US Bridges

East Fireweed Road over Wasilla CR S Frontage

Good

Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 3.1 · Structure no. 2035

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Fireweed Road over Wasilla CR S Frontage is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying East Fireweed Road over Wasilla CR S Frontage 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,100 by 2039. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesEast Fireweed Road
CrossesWasilla CR S Frontage
LocationMile Point 3.1
RouteState Highway 0
StateAlaska
Coordinates61.56749, -149.3142
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating58.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span72 ft (22 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,100 (2020)
Projected traffic6,100 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 East Fireweed Road over Wasilla CR S Frontage built?

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

What condition is East Fireweed Road over Wasilla CR S Frontage 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 East Fireweed Road over Wasilla CR S Frontage carry?

About 5,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is East Fireweed Road over Wasilla CR S Frontage?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (22 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns East Fireweed Road over Wasilla CR S Frontage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.