Chena Ridge/Pump R over Cripple Creek
GoodFairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 3.4 · Structure no. 1008
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 58 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,340
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Chena Ridge/Pump R over Cripple Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chena Ridge/Pump R over Cripple 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 6,340 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,120 by 2039. The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Chena Ridge/Pump R over Cripple Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Chena Ridge/Pump R over Cripple 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 Chena Ridge/Pump R over Cripple Creek carry?
About 6,340 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Chena Ridge/Pump R over Cripple Creek?
The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Chena Ridge/Pump R over Cripple Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.