Parks Highway over Glenn Parks Overhead SB
FairMatanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 0.3 · Structure no. 2117
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 91 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,857
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Parks Highway over Glenn Parks Overhead SB is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Parks Highway over Glenn Parks Overhead 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 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 2,857 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,000 by 2035. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Parks Highway over Glenn Parks Overhead SB built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is Parks Highway over Glenn Parks Overhead SB 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 Glenn Parks Overhead SB carry?
About 2,857 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Parks Highway over Glenn Parks Overhead SB?
The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Parks Highway over Glenn Parks Overhead SB?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.