US Bridges

Tanana Bridge Road over Boundry Slough

Poor

Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska · 1.4 KM W-Sw Tanana R Br · Structure no. DAPPACTFTBEEBEE

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Tanana Bridge Road over Boundry Slough is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tanana Bridge Road over Boundry Slough in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Alaska average of 35.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2044. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesTanana Bridge Road
CrossesBoundry Slough
Location1.4 KM W-Sw Tanana R Br
StateAlaska
Coordinates64.54328, -147.09008
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation*: *
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating—
Inventory rating—

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2023)
Projected traffic10 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Tanana Bridge Road over Boundry Slough built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tanana Bridge Road over Boundry Slough in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Tanana Bridge Road over Boundry Slough carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Tanana Bridge Road over Boundry Slough?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Tanana Bridge Road over Boundry Slough?

It is owned by the Army.