US Bridges

E Shorty Street over Little Susitna Riv Trib

Good

Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 0.1 · Structure no. 2225

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Shorty Street over Little Susitna Riv Trib is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying E Shorty Street over Little Susitna Riv Trib in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 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 12 by 2035. The structure is 86 ft (26.3 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesE Shorty Street
CrossesLittle Susitna Riv Trib
LocationMile Point 0.1
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlaska
Coordinates61.66559, -149.33949
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating96.7 US tons
Inventory rating44.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length86 ft (26.3 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2018)
Projected traffic12 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 E Shorty Street over Little Susitna Riv Trib built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Shorty Street over Little Susitna Riv Trib 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 E Shorty Street over Little Susitna Riv Trib carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is E Shorty Street over Little Susitna Riv Trib?

The structure is 86 ft (26.3 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns E Shorty Street over Little Susitna Riv Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.