Johansen Expresswy over Noyes Slough (geist Rd)
FairFairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 2.9 · Structure no. 1766
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 106 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 13,800
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Johansen Expresswy over Noyes Slough (geist Rd) is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Johansen Expresswy over Noyes Slough (geist Rd) in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 13,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,700 by 2039. The structure is 106 ft (32.2 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Johansen Expresswy over Noyes Slough (geist Rd) built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Johansen Expresswy over Noyes Slough (geist Rd) 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 Noyes Slough (geist Rd) carry?
About 13,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Johansen Expresswy over Noyes Slough (geist Rd)?
The structure is 106 ft (32.2 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.5 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.
Who owns Johansen Expresswy over Noyes Slough (geist Rd)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.