Manchu Trail over French Creek
GoodPosted for loadFairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska · Approximately 350 from I · Structure no. AFAKFTQW08001
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 71 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Air Force
About this bridge
Manchu Trail over French Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Manchu Trail over French Creek in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1 by 2041. The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Manchu Trail over French Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Manchu Trail over French Creek 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 2023.
How much traffic does Manchu Trail over French Creek carry?
About 1 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Manchu Trail over French Creek?
The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.2 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Manchu Trail over French Creek?
It is owned by the Air Force.