Steese Highway over Long Creek
FairFairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 43.7 · Structure no. 0799
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 120
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Steese Highway over Long Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Steese Highway over Long Creek in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 29 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Steese Highway over Long Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Steese Highway over Long 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 Steese Highway over Long Creek carry?
About 120 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Steese Highway over Long Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Steese Highway over Long Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.