Parks Highway over Chena Riv (parks Hwy) NB
GoodFairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 319.2 · Structure no. 1913
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 520 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,700
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Parks Highway over Chena Riv (parks Hwy) NB is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Parks Highway over Chena Riv (parks Hwy) NB in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 7,700 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,350 by 2039. The structure is 520 ft (158.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Parks Highway over Chena Riv (parks Hwy) NB built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is Parks Highway over Chena Riv (parks Hwy) NB 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Parks Highway over Chena Riv (parks Hwy) NB carry?
About 7,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Parks Highway over Chena Riv (parks Hwy) NB?
The structure is 520 ft (158.6 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Parks Highway over Chena Riv (parks Hwy) NB?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.