Richardson Highway over Moose Creek West Bound
FairFairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 345.9 · Structure no. 1832
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 87 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Richardson Highway over Moose Creek West Bound is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Richardson Highway over Moose Creek West Bound in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,995 by 2039. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Richardson Highway over Moose Creek West Bound built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Richardson Highway over Moose Creek West Bound 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 Moose Creek West Bound carry?
About 2,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Richardson Highway over Moose Creek West Bound?
The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Richardson Highway over Moose Creek West Bound?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.