Goldstream Road over Goldstream Creek
FairFairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 1.0 · Structure no. 0478
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 113 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 870
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Goldstream Road over Goldstream Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Goldstream Road over Goldstream Creek in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska. It was built in 1972, 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 870 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,140 by 2039. The structure is 113 ft (34.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Goldstream Road over Goldstream Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Goldstream Road over Goldstream Creek 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 Goldstream Road over Goldstream Creek carry?
About 870 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Goldstream Road over Goldstream Creek?
The structure is 113 ft (34.5 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Goldstream Road over Goldstream Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.