US Bridges

Chippewa Ave over Clear Creek

FairPosted for load

Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska · 0.5 KM W of Badger RD · Structure no. DAPPACWAI0XBRIF

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
48 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2015 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Chippewa Ave over Clear Creek is a steel culvert carrying Chippewa Ave over Clear Creek in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 6 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2044. The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesChippewa Ave
CrossesClear Creek
Location0.5 KM W of Badger RD
CountyFairbanks North Star Borough
StateAlaska
Coordinates64.8128, -147.5825
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2015)
Projected traffic100 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and railroad
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 Chippewa Ave over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chippewa Ave over Clear 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 Chippewa Ave over Clear Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Chippewa Ave over Clear Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.3 m).

Who owns Chippewa Ave over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the Army.