Chena Hot Spr RD over Little Chena River
FairFairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 11.8 · Structure no. 0270
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 123 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,850
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Chena Hot Spr RD over Little Chena River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chena Hot Spr RD over Little Chena River in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5 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 1,850 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,150 by 2039. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Chena Hot Spr RD over Little Chena River built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Chena Hot Spr RD over Little 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 Little Chena River carry?
About 1,850 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Chena Hot Spr RD over Little Chena River?
The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Chena Hot Spr RD over Little Chena River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.