Parks Highway over Wasilla Overhead NB
GoodMatanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 11.5 · Structure no. 2291
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 225 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,700
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Parks Highway over Wasilla Overhead NB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Parks Highway over Wasilla Overhead NB in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 9,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,300 by 2039. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 38 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Parks Highway over Wasilla Overhead NB built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is Parks Highway over Wasilla Overhead NB 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 Parks Highway over Wasilla Overhead NB carry?
About 9,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Parks Highway over Wasilla Overhead NB?
The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 220 ft (67.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Parks Highway over Wasilla Overhead NB?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.