Elliott Highway over Washington Creek
GoodFairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 17.2 · Structure no. 0838
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 147 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 390
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elliott Highway over Washington Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Elliott Highway over Washington Creek in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 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 390 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 910 by 2039. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 35 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Elliott Highway over Washington Creek built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is Elliott Highway over Washington 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 Elliott Highway over Washington Creek carry?
About 390 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is Elliott Highway over Washington Creek?
The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (43.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Elliott Highway over Washington Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.