US Bridges

Illinois Street over Noyes Slough (illinois)

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Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 2.2 · Structure no. 0283

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,400
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Illinois Street over Noyes Slough (illinois) is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Illinois Street over Noyes Slough (illinois) in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,700 by 2039. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesIllinois Street
CrossesNoyes Slough (illinois)
LocationMile Point 2.2
RouteState Highway 663
StateAlaska
Coordinates64.85393, -147.71634
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating96.7 US tons
Inventory rating44.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.5 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,400 (2020)
Projected traffic15,700 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 Illinois Street over Noyes Slough (illinois) built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Illinois Street over Noyes Slough (illinois) 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 Illinois Street over Noyes Slough (illinois) carry?

About 10,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Illinois Street over Noyes Slough (illinois)?

The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Illinois Street over Noyes Slough (illinois)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.