FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

WILLOW/FISHHOOK RD

Carrying WILLOW/FISHHOOK RD over DECEPTION CREEK

MILE POINT 30.4, Matanuska-Susitna, Alaska

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
30 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: WILLOW/FISHHOOK RD

The WILLOW/FISHHOOK RD bridge in Matanuska-Susitna, Alaska carries WILLOW/FISHHOOK RD over DECEPTION CREEK. It was built in 1972, making it 54 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 22.4 meters (73 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 580 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Alaska bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 30.2 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How WILLOW/FISHHOOK RD compares

▼ 4.6
Load rating vs Alaska average (34.8 t)
Bottom 40%
Lower load rating than 60% of Alaska bridges
26
Bridges in Matanuska-Susitna · 1 in Poor condition
WILLOW/FISHHOOK RD 30.2 t
Alaska average 34.8 t

Live comparison across Alaska.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
82.8 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
43.9
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
11.3
Special reductions
−1.5

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
30.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1972
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
22.4 m (73 ft)
Deck Width
10.8 m (35 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
580 vehicles/day
Structure Number
0396

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether WILLOW/FISHHOOK RD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare WILLOW/FISHHOOK RD against other structures in Matanuska-Susitna and across Alaska. Alaska bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for WILLOW/FISHHOOK RD?

WILLOW/FISHHOOK RD in Matanuska-Susitna, Alaska has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is WILLOW/FISHHOOK RD inspected?

WILLOW/FISHHOOK RD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 580 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WILLOW/FISHHOOK RD is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for WILLOW/FISHHOOK RD?

WILLOW/FISHHOOK RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 30.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining WILLOW/FISHHOOK RD?

WILLOW/FISHHOOK RD is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is WILLOW/FISHHOOK RD and does age affect safety?

WILLOW/FISHHOOK RD was built in 1972, making it 54 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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