E Nelson Road over Wasilla Creek
FairMatanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 0.7 · Structure no. 2227
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 850
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
E Nelson Road over Wasilla Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E Nelson Road over Wasilla Creek in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,060 by 2039. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was E Nelson Road over Wasilla Creek built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is E Nelson Road over Wasilla Creek 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 E Nelson Road over Wasilla Creek carry?
About 850 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is E Nelson Road over Wasilla Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns E Nelson Road over Wasilla Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.