Richardson Highway over Klutina River
FairCounty 066, Alaska · Mile Point 104.9 · Structure no. 1746
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 308 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 410
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Richardson Highway over Klutina River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Richardson Highway over Klutina River in County 066, Alaska. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 410 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2039. The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long and 38 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Richardson Highway over Klutina River built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Richardson Highway over Klutina 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 Klutina River carry?
About 410 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.
How long is Richardson Highway over Klutina River?
The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Richardson Highway over Klutina River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.