Steese Highway over Fairbanks Mining RD U.C.
GoodFairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 20.1 · Structure no. 2059
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 121 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,090
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Steese Highway over Fairbanks Mining RD U.C. is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Steese Highway over Fairbanks Mining RD U.C. in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 1,090 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,410 by 2039. The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Steese Highway over Fairbanks Mining RD U.C. built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is Steese Highway over Fairbanks Mining RD 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Steese Highway over Fairbanks Mining RD U.C. carry?
About 1,090 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Steese Highway over Fairbanks Mining RD U.C.?
The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (35.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Steese Highway over Fairbanks Mining RD U.C.?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).