Steese Highway over Belle Creek
GoodFairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 39.8 · Structure no. 0822
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 100 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 120
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Steese Highway over Belle Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Steese Highway over Belle Creek 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 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2039. The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long and 32 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Steese Highway over Belle Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Steese Highway over Belle 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Steese Highway over Belle Creek carry?
About 120 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Steese Highway over Belle Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Steese Highway over Belle Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.