Richardson Highway over Stuart Creek
FairCounty 066, Alaska · Mile Point 49.9 · Structure no. 0565
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 82 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 440
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Richardson Highway over Stuart Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Richardson Highway over Stuart Creek in County 066, Alaska. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 5 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 82 ft (25 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
No coordinates are recorded for this structure.
Condition and inspection
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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Richardson Highway over Stuart Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is Richardson Highway over Stuart Creek 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 Stuart Creek carry?
About 440 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.
How long is Richardson Highway over Stuart Creek?
The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Richardson Highway over Stuart Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.