Grubstake-Hatchers over Willow Creek
PoorClosed to trafficMatanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 0.1 · Structure no. 2128
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Other
- Steel
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2010 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Grubstake-Hatchers over Willow Creek is a steel other carrying Grubstake-Hatchers over Willow Creek in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 years old, older than the Alaska average of 35.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2030. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Grubstake-Hatchers over Willow Creek built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.
What condition is Grubstake-Hatchers over Willow Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Grubstake-Hatchers over Willow Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Grubstake-Hatchers over Willow Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Grubstake-Hatchers over Willow Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.