US Bridges

W Michelle Drive over Michelle Drive Culverts

Good

Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 0.5 · Structure no. 4137

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Michelle Drive over Michelle Drive Culverts is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying W Michelle Drive over Michelle Drive Culverts in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2035. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesW Michelle Drive
CrossesMichelle Drive Culverts
LocationMile Point 0.5
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateAlaska
Coordinates61.76899, -149.95704
Functional classRural Local

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.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.2 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2018)
Projected traffic65 by 2035
Trucks1%
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

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 W Michelle Drive over Michelle Drive Culverts built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Michelle Drive over Michelle Drive Culverts 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 W Michelle Drive over Michelle Drive Culverts carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is W Michelle Drive over Michelle Drive Culverts?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m).

Who owns W Michelle Drive over Michelle Drive Culverts?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.