US Bridges

Parks Highway over Spring Creek NB

Good

Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 0.9 · Structure no. 2116

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
820 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,272
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parks Highway over Spring Creek NB is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Parks Highway over Spring Creek NB 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 3,272 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,000 by 2035. The structure is 820 ft (249.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesParks Highway
CrossesSpring Creek NB
LocationMile Point 0.9
RouteInterstate 0
StateAlaska
Coordinates61.55241, -149.24719
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating95.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length820 ft (249.9 m)
Longest span165 ft (50.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,272 (2018)
Projected traffic27,000 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Parks Highway over Spring Creek NB built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Parks Highway over Spring Creek NB 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 NB carry?

About 3,272 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Parks Highway over Spring Creek NB?

The structure is 820 ft (249.9 m) long with a longest span of 165 ft (50.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Parks Highway over Spring Creek NB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.