US Bridges

Parks Highway over Goose Creek

Good

Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 58.0 · Structure no. 2343

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,650
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parks Highway over Goose Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Parks Highway over Goose Creek in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 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 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesParks Highway
CrossesGoose Creek
LocationMile Point 58.0
RouteState Highway 0A41
StateAlaska
Coordinates62.06154, -150.06066
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.2 US tons
Inventory rating63.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span146 ft (44.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 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
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Parks Highway over Goose Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Parks Highway over Goose Creek 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 Goose Creek carry?

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

How long is Parks Highway over Goose Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 146 ft (44.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Parks Highway over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.