Richardson Highway over Banner Creek
GoodFairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 297.4 · Structure no. 0526
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 185 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Richardson Highway over Banner Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Richardson Highway over Banner Creek in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,190 by 2039. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 45 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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Richardson Highway over Banner Creek built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is Richardson Highway over Banner Creek 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Richardson Highway over Banner Creek carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is Richardson Highway over Banner Creek?
The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns Richardson Highway over Banner Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.