Richardson Highway over Salcha River
FairFairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 324.7 · Structure no. 0527
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 504 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 930
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Richardson Highway over Salcha River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Richardson Highway over Salcha 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 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 930 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,110 by 2039. The structure is 504 ft (153.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Richardson Highway over Salcha River built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Richardson Highway over Salcha River 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Richardson Highway over Salcha River carry?
About 930 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Richardson Highway over Salcha River?
The structure is 504 ft (153.7 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (43 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Richardson Highway over Salcha River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.