US Bridges

Parks Highway over Monderosa Overhead

Good

Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska · Mile Point 273.1 · Structure no. 1980

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
144 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,570
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parks Highway over Monderosa Overhead is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Parks Highway over Monderosa Overhead in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 7 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 144 ft (44 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesParks Highway
CrossesMonderosa Overhead
LocationMile Point 273.1
RouteInterstate 0A45
StateAlaska
Coordinates64.60373, -149.09792
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating95.7 US tons
Inventory rating59.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length144 ft (44 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 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
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Parks Highway over Monderosa Overhead built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Parks Highway over Monderosa Overhead 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 Monderosa Overhead carry?

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

How long is Parks Highway over Monderosa Overhead?

The structure is 144 ft (44 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Parks Highway over Monderosa Overhead?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.