US Bridges

Richardson Highway over Lowe River UPR Keystone

Good

County 063, Alaska · Mile Point 19.4 · Structure no. 1384

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
303 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
810
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Richardson Highway over Lowe River UPR Keystone is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Richardson Highway over Lowe River UPR Keystone in County 063, Alaska. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 810 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,740 by 2039. The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesRichardson Highway
CrossesLowe River UPR Keystone
LocationMile Point 19.4
RouteState Highway 71
StateAlaska
Coordinates61.09056, -145.88944
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length303 ft (92.4 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic810 (2020)
Projected traffic1,740 by 2039
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Richardson Highway over Lowe River UPR Keystone built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Richardson Highway over Lowe River UPR Keystone 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 Lowe River UPR Keystone carry?

About 810 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Richardson Highway over Lowe River UPR Keystone?

The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Richardson Highway over Lowe River UPR Keystone?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.