Richardson Highway over Lowe River Lower Cross
FairCounty 063, Alaska · Mile Point 18.8 · Structure no. 0557
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 458 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 810
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Richardson Highway over Lowe River Lower Cross is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Richardson Highway over Lowe River Lower Cross in County 063, Alaska. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the Alaska average of 35.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 810 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,740 by 2039. The structure is 458 ft (139.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Richardson Highway over Lowe River Lower Cross built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Richardson Highway over Lowe River Lower Cross in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does Richardson Highway over Lowe River Lower Cross carry?
About 810 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is Richardson Highway over Lowe River Lower Cross?
The structure is 458 ft (139.5 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Richardson Highway over Lowe River Lower Cross?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.