Steese Highway over Chatanika River
GoodFairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 37.3 · Structure no. 0392
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 317 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 210
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Steese Highway over Chatanika River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Steese Highway over Chatanika River in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 210 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 710 by 2039. The structure is 317 ft (96.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Steese Highway over Chatanika River built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Steese Highway over Chatanika River 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 Steese Highway over Chatanika River carry?
About 210 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is Steese Highway over Chatanika River?
The structure is 317 ft (96.7 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Steese Highway over Chatanika River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.