US Bridges

Parks Highway over Airport Way Uc SB

Fair

Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 319.489 · Structure no. 1244

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
125 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,200
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parks Highway over Airport Way Uc SB is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Parks Highway over Airport Way Uc SB in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,200 by 2039. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesParks Highway
CrossesAirport Way Uc SB
LocationMile Point 319.489
RouteInterstate 0A45
CountyFairbanks North Star Borough
StateAlaska
Coordinates64.83653, -147.83426
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,200 (2020)
Projected traffic6,200 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Parks Highway over Airport Way Uc SB built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Parks Highway over Airport Way Uc SB 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Parks Highway over Airport Way Uc SB carry?

About 5,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Parks Highway over Airport Way Uc SB?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Parks Highway over Airport Way Uc SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.