Richardson Highway over Squirrel Creek
GoodCounty 066, Alaska · Mile Point 83.5 · Structure no. 0570
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 290
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Richardson Highway over Squirrel Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Richardson Highway over Squirrel Creek in County 066, Alaska. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 290 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 340 by 2039. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 41 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Squirrel Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Richardson Highway over Squirrel Creek 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 Squirrel Creek carry?
About 290 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.
How long is Richardson Highway over Squirrel Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Richardson Highway over Squirrel Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.