W Demaree Circle over Cottonwood Creek
FairMatanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 0.2 · Structure no. 2287
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
W Demaree Circle over Cottonwood Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Demaree Circle over Cottonwood Creek in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2035. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 24 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was W Demaree Circle over Cottonwood Creek built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is W Demaree Circle over Cottonwood 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 W Demaree Circle over Cottonwood Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is W Demaree Circle over Cottonwood Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns W Demaree Circle over Cottonwood Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.