US Bridges

Glenn Highway over Anc-Palmer Flyover Ramp

Good

Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 33.6 · Structure no. 2121

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
257 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,245
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glenn Highway over Anc-Palmer Flyover Ramp is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Glenn Highway over Anc-Palmer Flyover Ramp 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 1,245 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,450 by 2039. The structure is 257 ft (78.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGlenn Highway
CrossesAnc-Palmer Flyover Ramp
LocationMile Point 33.6
RouteInterstate 0A16
StateAlaska
Coordinates61.54639, -149.25028
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length257 ft (78.2 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,245 (2020)
Projected traffic1,450 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Glenn Highway over Anc-Palmer Flyover Ramp built?

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

What condition is Glenn Highway over Anc-Palmer Flyover Ramp 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Glenn Highway over Anc-Palmer Flyover Ramp carry?

About 1,245 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Glenn Highway over Anc-Palmer Flyover Ramp?

The structure is 257 ft (78.2 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Glenn Highway over Anc-Palmer Flyover Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.