Nome Creek Road-Ea over Nome Creek
GoodFairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska · 7 MI N of AK6N/STEESE HWY · Structure no. 000000000L59800
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2013 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Land Management
About this bridge
Nome Creek Road-Ea over Nome Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Nome Creek Road-Ea over Nome Creek in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Alaska average of 35.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nome Creek Road-Ea over Nome Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nome Creek Road-Ea over Nome Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Nome Creek Road-Ea over Nome Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Nome Creek Road-Ea over Nome Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Nome Creek Road-Ea over Nome Creek?
It is owned by the Bureau of Land Management.