Healy Spur Road over Nenana River at Healy
FairDenali Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 3.2 · Structure no. 0857
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 498 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 720
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Healy Spur Road over Nenana River at Healy is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Healy Spur Road over Nenana River at Healy in Denali Borough, Alaska. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 720 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,490 by 2039. The structure is 498 ft (151.9 m) long and 31 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 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Healy Spur Road over Nenana River at Healy built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Healy Spur Road over Nenana River at Healy 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 Healy Spur Road over Nenana River at Healy carry?
About 720 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Healy Spur Road over Nenana River at Healy?
The structure is 498 ft (151.9 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Healy Spur Road over Nenana River at Healy?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.