Steese Highway over Mckay Creek
FairFairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 41.0 · Structure no. 0823
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 111 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 120
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Steese Highway over Mckay Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Steese Highway over Mckay 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 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 111 ft (33.7 m) long and 32 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 | 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 Mckay Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Steese Highway over Mckay 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 Mckay Creek carry?
About 120 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Steese Highway over Mckay Creek?
The structure is 111 ft (33.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Steese Highway over Mckay Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.