Elliott Highway over Chatanika River
FairFairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 10.5 · Structure no. 0836
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old, rebuilt 2019
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 249 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 910
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elliott Highway over Chatanika River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elliott Highway over Chatanika River in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 54 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 910 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,820 by 2039. The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long and 37 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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Elliott Highway over Chatanika River built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.
What condition is Elliott Highway over Chatanika 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Elliott Highway over Chatanika River carry?
About 910 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.
How long is Elliott Highway over Chatanika River?
The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Elliott Highway over Chatanika River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.