US Bridges

Peger Road over Chena River (peger Rd)

Fair

Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 0.5 · Structure no. 1191

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
258 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,900
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Peger Road over Chena River (peger Rd) is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Peger Road over Chena River (peger Rd) in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 5 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 14,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,800 by 2039. The structure is 258 ft (78.5 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPeger Road
CrossesChena River (peger Rd)
LocationMile Point 0.5
RouteState Highway 625
CountyFairbanks North Star Borough
StateAlaska
Coordinates64.84261, -147.77856
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length258 ft (78.5 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.4 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,900 (2020)
Projected traffic14,800 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Peger Road over Chena River (peger Rd) built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Peger Road over Chena River (peger Rd) 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 Peger Road over Chena River (peger Rd) carry?

About 14,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Peger Road over Chena River (peger Rd)?

The structure is 258 ft (78.5 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Peger Road over Chena River (peger Rd)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.