US Bridges

Parks Highway over Montana Overhead

Good

Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 56.2 · Structure no. 2311

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
145 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,650
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parks Highway over Montana Overhead is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Parks Highway over Montana Overhead 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 2,650 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,100 by 2039. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesParks Highway
CrossesMontana Overhead
LocationMile Point 56.2
RouteInterstate 0A41
StateAlaska
Coordinates62.03707, -150.06553
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.4 US tons
Inventory rating64.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,650 (2020)
Projected traffic3,100 by 2039
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Parks Highway over Montana Overhead built?

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

What condition is Parks Highway over Montana 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 Parks Highway over Montana Overhead carry?

About 2,650 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Parks Highway over Montana Overhead?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Parks Highway over Montana Overhead?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.