US Bridges

Knik-Goose Bay RD over Fish Creek

Good

Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 16.2 · Structure no. 4033

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,200
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Knik-Goose Bay RD over Fish Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Knik-Goose Bay RD over Fish Creek in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,610 by 2039. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesKnik-Goose Bay RD
CrossesFish Creek
LocationMile Point 16.2
RouteState Highway 0S525
StateAlaska
Coordinates61.43823, -149.78549
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2020)
Projected traffic2,610 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Knik-Goose Bay RD over Fish Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Knik-Goose Bay RD over Fish 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 Knik-Goose Bay RD over Fish Creek carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Knik-Goose Bay RD over Fish Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m).

Who owns Knik-Goose Bay RD over Fish Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.