Richardson Highway over Valdez Glacier Stream
GoodCounty 063, Alaska · Mile Point 4.8 · Structure no. 0556
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 242 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,990
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Richardson Highway over Valdez Glacier Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Richardson Highway over Valdez Glacier Stream in County 063, Alaska. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 60 years old, older 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 1,990 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,360 by 2039. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Richardson Highway over Valdez Glacier Stream built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is Richardson Highway over Valdez Glacier Stream 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Richardson Highway over Valdez Glacier Stream carry?
About 1,990 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Richardson Highway over Valdez Glacier Stream?
The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Richardson Highway over Valdez Glacier Stream?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.