Airway Drive over Chena Slough
GoodFairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 0.1 · Structure no. 2139
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Airway Drive over Chena Slough is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Airway Drive over Chena Slough 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2035. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Airway Drive over Chena Slough built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is Airway Drive over Chena Slough 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 Airway Drive over Chena Slough carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Airway Drive over Chena Slough?
The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Airway Drive over Chena Slough?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.