Cache Creek Road over Kari Creek
FairFairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 18.5 · Structure no. 1960
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
About this bridge
Cache Creek Road over Kari Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cache Creek Road over Kari Creek in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 36 by 2035. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 16 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cache Creek Road over Kari Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cache Creek Road over Kari Creek 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Cache Creek Road over Kari Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Cache Creek Road over Kari Creek?
The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Cache Creek Road over Kari Creek?
It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.