US Bridges

Barnette Street over Chena River Barnette ST

Good

Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 0.0 · Structure no. 1792

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,850
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barnette Street over Chena River Barnette ST is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Barnette Street over Chena River Barnette ST in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 6,850 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,700 by 2039. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBarnette Street
CrossesChena River Barnette ST
LocationMile Point 0.0
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlaska
Coordinates64.84424, -147.72355
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.7 US tons
Inventory rating44.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span105 ft (32.1 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,850 (2020)
Projected traffic24,700 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Barnette Street over Chena River Barnette ST built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barnette Street over Chena River Barnette ST 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 Barnette Street over Chena River Barnette ST carry?

About 6,850 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Barnette Street over Chena River Barnette ST?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32.1 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Barnette Street over Chena River Barnette ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.