Steese Highway over Chena Hot Springs Uc
GoodFairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 4.8 · Structure no. 1342
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 104 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,280
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Steese Highway over Chena Hot Springs Uc is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Steese Highway over Chena Hot Springs Uc in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 7,280 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,720 by 2039. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Steese Highway over Chena Hot Springs Uc built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Steese Highway over Chena Hot Springs Uc 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 Steese Highway over Chena Hot Springs Uc carry?
About 7,280 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Steese Highway over Chena Hot Springs Uc?
The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.8 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.
Who owns Steese Highway over Chena Hot Springs Uc?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.