Parks Highway over Nenana River Park Bnd
FairDenali Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 195.5 · Structure no. 0694
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 358 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,680
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Parks Highway over Nenana River Park Bnd is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Parks Highway over Nenana River Park Bnd in Denali Borough, Alaska. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2006, 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 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 1,680 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,240 by 2039. The structure is 358 ft (109.2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Parks Highway over Nenana River Park Bnd built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is Parks Highway over Nenana River Park Bnd 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Parks Highway over Nenana River Park Bnd carry?
About 1,680 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is Parks Highway over Nenana River Park Bnd?
The structure is 358 ft (109.2 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Parks Highway over Nenana River Park Bnd?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.