US Bridges

Parks Highway over Little Goldstream Ck

Good

Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska · Mile Point 279.1 · Structure no. 0678

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
124 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,570
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parks Highway over Little Goldstream Ck is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Parks Highway over Little Goldstream Ck in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 1,570 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,890 by 2039. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesParks Highway
CrossesLittle Goldstream Ck
LocationMile Point 279.1
RouteInterstate 0A45
StateAlaska
Coordinates64.66519, -148.94439
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating105.4 US tons
Inventory rating55.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,570 (2020)
Projected traffic1,890 by 2039
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Parks Highway over Little Goldstream Ck built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Parks Highway over Little Goldstream Ck 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 2024.

How much traffic does Parks Highway over Little Goldstream Ck carry?

About 1,570 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Parks Highway over Little Goldstream Ck?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Parks Highway over Little Goldstream Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.