Old Valdez Trail over Piledriver Slough
GoodFairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 5.1 · Structure no. 4059
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 28 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Valdez Trail over Piledriver Slough is a steel culvert carrying Old Valdez Trail over Piledriver 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2039. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Valdez Trail over Piledriver Slough built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Valdez Trail over Piledriver 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 Old Valdez Trail over Piledriver Slough carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Old Valdez Trail over Piledriver Slough?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).
Who owns Old Valdez Trail over Piledriver Slough?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.