Oilwell Road over Kroto Creek
GoodMatanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 14.6 · Structure no. 2161
- Built
- 2015
- 10 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 220 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Oilwell Road over Kroto Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Oilwell Road over Kroto Creek in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13 by 2035. The structure is 220 ft (67 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Oilwell Road over Kroto Creek built?
It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.
What condition is Oilwell Road over Kroto Creek 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 Oilwell Road over Kroto Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Oilwell Road over Kroto Creek?
The structure is 220 ft (67 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Oilwell Road over Kroto Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.