US Bridges

Arkansas Range RD over Branch Delta River

Good

Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska · 1.8 KM NE of XBRIE2 · Structure no. DAPPACDTA0XBRIE

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2022 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Arkansas Range RD over Branch Delta River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Arkansas Range RD over Branch Delta River in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2044. The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesArkansas Range RD
CrossesBranch Delta River
Location1.8 KM NE of XBRIE2
StateAlaska
Coordinates63.98078, -145.7473
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length74 ft (22.5 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2022)
Projected traffic70 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Arkansas Range RD over Branch Delta River built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arkansas Range RD over Branch Delta River 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 Arkansas Range RD over Branch Delta River carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Arkansas Range RD over Branch Delta River?

The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Arkansas Range RD over Branch Delta River?

It is owned by the Army.