Chena Hot Spr RD over North Fork Chena River
FairFairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 55.3 · Structure no. 0242
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 106 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 530
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Chena Hot Spr RD over North Fork Chena River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chena Hot Spr RD over North Fork Chena River in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 53 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 530 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,710 by 2039. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 30 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Chena Hot Spr RD over North Fork Chena River built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.
What condition is Chena Hot Spr RD over North Fork Chena River 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 Chena Hot Spr RD over North Fork Chena River carry?
About 530 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Chena Hot Spr RD over North Fork Chena River?
The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Chena Hot Spr RD over North Fork Chena River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.