Minnie Street over Noyes Slough (minnie St)
PoorFairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 0.4 · Structure no. 0295
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 135 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,130
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Minnie Street over Noyes Slough (minnie St) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Minnie Street over Noyes Slough (minnie St) in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older than the Alaska average of 35.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 4,130 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,280 by 2039. The structure is 135 ft (41.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Minnie Street over Noyes Slough (minnie St) built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is Minnie Street over Noyes Slough (minnie St) in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Minnie Street over Noyes Slough (minnie St) carry?
About 4,130 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Minnie Street over Noyes Slough (minnie St)?
The structure is 135 ft (41.2 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Minnie Street over Noyes Slough (minnie St)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.