Parks Highway over Hardage Creek
PoorMatanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 148.3 · Structure no. 4060
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 940
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Parks Highway over Hardage Creek is a steel culvert carrying Parks Highway over Hardage Creek in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Alaska average of 35.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 940 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,250 by 2039. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Parks Highway over Hardage Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Parks Highway over Hardage Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Parks Highway over Hardage Creek carry?
About 940 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is Parks Highway over Hardage Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns Parks Highway over Hardage Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.