Parks Highway over Nenana River at Rex
PoorDenali Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 240.3 · Structure no. 0216
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 510 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 910
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Parks Highway over Nenana River at Rex is a steel truss - thru carrying Parks Highway over Nenana River at Rex in Denali Borough, Alaska. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Alaska average of 35.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 910 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,220 by 2039. The structure is 510 ft (155.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Parks Highway over Nenana River at Rex built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Parks Highway over Nenana River at Rex in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Parks Highway over Nenana River at Rex carry?
About 910 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Parks Highway over Nenana River at Rex?
The structure is 510 ft (155.4 m) long with a longest span of 406 ft (123.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Parks Highway over Nenana River at Rex?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.