US Bridges

Jonesville Road over Eska Creek Lower

Good

Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 1.5 · Structure no. 4097

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
190
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jonesville Road over Eska Creek Lower is a steel culvert carrying Jonesville Road over Eska Creek Lower in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2039. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesJonesville Road
CrossesEska Creek Lower
LocationMile Point 1.5
RouteState Highway 0
StateAlaska
Coordinates61.728, -148.9107
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2020)
Projected traffic230 by 2039
Trucks8%
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 Jonesville Road over Eska Creek Lower built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jonesville Road over Eska Creek Lower 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Jonesville Road over Eska Creek Lower carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Jonesville Road over Eska Creek Lower?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns Jonesville Road over Eska Creek Lower?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.