US Bridges

Big Beaver Lake RD over Meadow Creek 2

Good

Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 0.8 · Structure no. 4102

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
670
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Big Beaver Lake RD over Meadow Creek 2 is a steel culvert carrying Big Beaver Lake RD over Meadow Creek 2 in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 670 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,270 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBig Beaver Lake RD
CrossesMeadow Creek 2
LocationMile Point 0.8
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlaska
Coordinates61.56262, -149.82586
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 protection8 Very GoodNo 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic670 (2020)
Projected traffic1,270 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Big Beaver Lake RD over Meadow Creek 2 built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Big Beaver Lake RD over Meadow Creek 2 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 Big Beaver Lake RD over Meadow Creek 2 carry?

About 670 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Big Beaver Lake RD over Meadow Creek 2?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m).

Who owns Big Beaver Lake RD over Meadow Creek 2?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.