River Road over Chena River
GoodFairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska · B/T Kenney RD & Nautilus · Structure no. DAPPACWAI0XBRCB
- Built
- 2020
- 5 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 254 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Army
About this bridge
River Road over Chena River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying River Road over Chena River in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2044. The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was River Road over Chena River built?
It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.
What condition is River Road over Chena 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 River Road over Chena River carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is River Road over Chena River?
The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns River Road over Chena River?
It is owned by the Army.