Manchu Lake RD over Moose Creek
FairPosted for loadFairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska · Eieson Afb Ta · Structure no. DAPPACWAI0XBRID
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 70 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Army
About this bridge
Manchu Lake RD over Moose Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Manchu Lake RD over Moose Creek in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Alaska average of 35.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2044. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Manchu Lake RD over Moose Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is Manchu Lake RD over Moose Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does Manchu Lake RD over Moose Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.
How long is Manchu Lake RD over Moose Creek?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Manchu Lake RD over Moose Creek?
It is owned by the Army.