US Bridges

Sb-Badger RD Ramp over Channel B Sb-Badger Ramp

Good

Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 0.1 · Structure no. 4079

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,460
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sb-Badger RD Ramp over Channel B Sb-Badger Ramp is a steel culvert carrying Sb-Badger RD Ramp over Channel B Sb-Badger Ramp in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 4,460 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,320 by 2039. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSb-Badger RD Ramp
CrossesChannel B Sb-Badger Ramp
LocationMile Point 0.1
RouteState Highway 0
StateAlaska
Coordinates64.80923, -147.58524
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,460 (2020)
Projected traffic5,320 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sb-Badger RD Ramp over Channel B Sb-Badger Ramp built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sb-Badger RD Ramp over Channel B Sb-Badger Ramp 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Sb-Badger RD Ramp over Channel B Sb-Badger Ramp carry?

About 4,460 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sb-Badger RD Ramp over Channel B Sb-Badger Ramp?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Sb-Badger RD Ramp over Channel B Sb-Badger Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.