Parks Highway over Spring Creek SB
GoodMatanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 0.1 · Structure no. 2115
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 697 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,857
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Parks Highway over Spring Creek SB is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Parks Highway over Spring Creek SB in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 2,857 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,000 by 2035. The structure is 697 ft (212.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Parks Highway over Spring Creek SB built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is Parks Highway over Spring Creek SB 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 Spring Creek SB carry?
About 2,857 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Parks Highway over Spring Creek SB?
The structure is 697 ft (212.3 m) long with a longest span of 163 ft (49.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Parks Highway over Spring Creek SB?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.