Doughchee Ave over Beaver Springs Creek
FairFairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 0.1 · Structure no. 2132
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 47 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Doughchee Ave over Beaver Springs Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Doughchee Ave over Beaver Springs Creek in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2035. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 21 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Doughchee Ave over Beaver Springs Creek built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is Doughchee Ave over Beaver Springs 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 Doughchee Ave over Beaver Springs Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Doughchee Ave over Beaver Springs Creek?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Doughchee Ave over Beaver Springs Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.