Parks Highway over Jack River
FairDenali Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 174.1 · Structure no. 0302
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 197 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 900
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Parks Highway over Jack River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Parks Highway over Jack River in Denali Borough, Alaska. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 6 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,130 by 2039. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 35 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Jack River built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Parks Highway over Jack 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Parks Highway over Jack River carry?
About 900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.
How long is Parks Highway over Jack River?
The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Parks Highway over Jack River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.