US Bridges

Parks Highway over Broad Pass Overhead

Good

Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 159.0 · Structure no. 2083

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
363 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parks Highway over Broad Pass Overhead is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Parks Highway over Broad Pass Overhead in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,130 by 2039. The structure is 363 ft (110.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesParks Highway
CrossesBroad Pass Overhead
LocationMile Point 159.0
RouteInterstate 0A43
StateAlaska
Coordinates63.24886, -149.25106
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.7 US tons
Inventory rating44.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length363 ft (110.6 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2020)
Projected traffic1,130 by 2039
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Parks Highway over Broad Pass Overhead built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Parks Highway over Broad Pass 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 Broad Pass Overhead carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is Parks Highway over Broad Pass Overhead?

The structure is 363 ft (110.6 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Parks Highway over Broad Pass Overhead?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.