Palmer/Wasilla HWY over Wasilla Creek
FairMatanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 4.3 · Structure no. 4068
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,190
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Palmer/Wasilla HWY over Wasilla Creek is a steel culvert carrying Palmer/Wasilla HWY over Wasilla Creek in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Alaska average of 35.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 9,190 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,700 by 2039. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Palmer/Wasilla HWY over Wasilla Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Palmer/Wasilla HWY over Wasilla Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Palmer/Wasilla HWY over Wasilla Creek carry?
About 9,190 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Palmer/Wasilla HWY over Wasilla Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns Palmer/Wasilla HWY over Wasilla Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.