US Bridges

Trunk Road over Trunk Road Overhead

Good

Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 0.2 · Structure no. 2307

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
165 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Trunk Road over Trunk Road Overhead is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Trunk Road over Trunk Road Overhead 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 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2036. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTrunk Road
CrossesTrunk Road Overhead
LocationMile Point 0.2
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlaska
Coordinates61.55158, -149.2815
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.3 US tons
Inventory rating59.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.9 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2018)
Projected traffic300 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Trunk Road over Trunk Road Overhead built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Trunk Road over Trunk Road Overhead 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 Trunk Road over Trunk Road Overhead carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Trunk Road over Trunk Road Overhead?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.9 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Trunk Road over Trunk Road Overhead?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.