Nordale Road over Little Chena River
FairFairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 3.0 · Structure no. 1329
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 132 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,320
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nordale Road over Little Chena River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Nordale Road over Little Chena River in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 2,320 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,830 by 2039. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nordale Road over Little Chena River built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nordale Road over Little Chena 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 Nordale Road over Little Chena River carry?
About 2,320 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Nordale Road over Little Chena River?
The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Nordale Road over Little Chena River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.