Wendell Avenue over Chena River (wendell)
GoodFairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 1.2 · Structure no. 0532
- Built
- 2021
- 4 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 335 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,250
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wendell Avenue over Chena River (wendell) is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Wendell Avenue over Chena River (wendell) in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 6,250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,910 by 2039. The structure is 335 ft (102.1 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wendell Avenue over Chena River (wendell) built?
It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wendell Avenue over Chena River (wendell) 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 Wendell Avenue over Chena River (wendell) carry?
About 6,250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Wendell Avenue over Chena River (wendell)?
The structure is 335 ft (102.1 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.1 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns Wendell Avenue over Chena River (wendell)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.