Steese Highway over Chena River (steese Hwy)
FairFairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 0.6 · Structure no. 0231
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 579 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 23,300
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Steese Highway over Chena River (steese Hwy) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Steese Highway over Chena River (steese Hwy) in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 23,300 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,400 by 2039. The structure is 579 ft (176.5 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Steese Highway over Chena River (steese Hwy) built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Steese Highway over Chena River (steese Hwy) 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Steese Highway over Chena River (steese Hwy) carry?
About 23,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Steese Highway over Chena River (steese Hwy)?
The structure is 579 ft (176.5 m) long with a longest span of 218 ft (66.4 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.
Who owns Steese Highway over Chena River (steese Hwy)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.