Richardson Highway over Badger Loop RD U.C.
FairFairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 350.4 · Structure no. 1767
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 125 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11,700
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Richardson Highway over Badger Loop RD U.C. is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Richardson Highway over Badger Loop RD U.C. in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 11,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,300 by 2039. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Richardson Highway over Badger Loop RD U.C. built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Richardson Highway over Badger Loop RD U.C. 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Richardson Highway over Badger Loop RD U.C. carry?
About 11,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Richardson Highway over Badger Loop RD U.C.?
The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.6 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.
Who owns Richardson Highway over Badger Loop RD U.C.?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.