Johansen Expresswy over Geist Road Overhead
FairFairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 1.4 · Structure no. 1697
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 280 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,300
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Johansen Expresswy over Geist Road Overhead is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Johansen Expresswy over Geist Road Overhead in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 18,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,400 by 2039. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Johansen Expresswy over Geist Road Overhead built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Johansen Expresswy over Geist Road Overhead 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 Johansen Expresswy over Geist Road Overhead carry?
About 18,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Johansen Expresswy over Geist Road Overhead?
The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.3 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.
Who owns Johansen Expresswy over Geist Road Overhead?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.