US Bridges

Johansen Expresswy over College Road Uc

Good

Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 3.0 · Structure no. 1808

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel
Length
206 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,800
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Johansen Expresswy over College Road Uc is a steel box beam or girders - multiple carrying Johansen Expresswy over College Road Uc 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 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 13,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,700 by 2039. The structure is 206 ft (62.9 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesJohansen Expresswy
CrossesCollege Road Uc
LocationMile Point 3.0
RouteState Highway 668
StateAlaska
Coordinates64.85692, -147.71519
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.4 US tons
Inventory rating52.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length206 ft (62.9 m)
Longest span199 ft (60.6 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.5 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,800 (2020)
Projected traffic17,700 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Johansen Expresswy over College Road Uc built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Johansen Expresswy over College Road 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Johansen Expresswy over College Road Uc carry?

About 13,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Johansen Expresswy over College Road Uc?

The structure is 206 ft (62.9 m) long with a longest span of 199 ft (60.6 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Johansen Expresswy over College Road Uc?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.