Richardson Highway over Tsina River
FairCounty 063, Alaska · Mile Point 41.5 · Structure no. 0564
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 210 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 440
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Richardson Highway over Tsina River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Richardson Highway over Tsina River in County 063, Alaska. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 440 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 670 by 2039. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 44 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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Richardson Highway over Tsina River built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Richardson Highway over Tsina River 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 Tsina River carry?
About 440 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.
How long is Richardson Highway over Tsina River?
The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Richardson Highway over Tsina River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.