Richardson Highway over Badger Loop U.C.
GoodFairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 358.0 · Structure no. 1959
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 140 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 16,900
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Richardson Highway over Badger Loop U.C. is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Richardson Highway over Badger Loop U.C. in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 16,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,600 by 2039. The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Richardson Highway over Badger Loop U.C. built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is Richardson Highway over Badger Loop U.C. 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 Richardson Highway over Badger Loop U.C. carry?
About 16,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Richardson Highway over Badger Loop U.C.?
The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.4 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.
Who owns Richardson Highway over Badger Loop U.C.?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.