Section Line RD over Little Chena River
PoorClosed to trafficFairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 10.2 · Structure no. 2057
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Other
- Steel
- Length
- 95 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
About this bridge
Section Line RD over Little Chena River is a steel other carrying Section Line RD over Little Chena River in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older than the Alaska average of 35.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2035. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Section Line RD over Little Chena River built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Section Line RD over Little Chena River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Section Line RD over Little Chena River carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Section Line RD over Little Chena River?
The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Section Line RD over Little Chena River?
It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.