Parks Highway over Cushman ST Uc
GoodFairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 323.7 · Structure no. 1705
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 106 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 13,700
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Parks Highway over Cushman ST Uc is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Parks Highway over Cushman ST Uc in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 13,700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,500 by 2039. The structure is 106 ft (32.4 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Parks Highway over Cushman ST Uc built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Parks Highway over Cushman ST 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Parks Highway over Cushman ST Uc carry?
About 13,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Parks Highway over Cushman ST Uc?
The structure is 106 ft (32.4 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.8 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.
Who owns Parks Highway over Cushman ST Uc?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.