US Bridges

Aurora Drive over Noyes Slough (aurora)

Good

Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 0.2 · Structure no. 0209

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Aurora Drive over Noyes Slough (aurora) is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Aurora Drive over Noyes Slough (aurora) in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,110 by 2040. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesAurora Drive
CrossesNoyes Slough (aurora)
LocationMile Point 0.2
RouteState Highway 625
CountyFairbanks North Star Borough
StateAlaska
Coordinates64.86128, -147.76142
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2017)
Projected traffic4,110 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Aurora Drive over Noyes Slough (aurora) built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Aurora Drive over Noyes Slough (aurora) 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Aurora Drive over Noyes Slough (aurora) carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Aurora Drive over Noyes Slough (aurora)?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Aurora Drive over Noyes Slough (aurora)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.