River Road over Chena River
GoodFairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska · Int of Gaffney RD · Structure no. DAPPACWAI0XBRIA
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 262 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 2015 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Army
About this bridge
River Road over Chena River is a steel continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying River Road over Chena River in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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.
It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2044. The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long and 35 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 1988, making it 37 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 1,500 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.
How long is River Road over Chena River?
The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns River Road over Chena River?
It is owned by the Army.