Taylor Highway over Taylor Creek
PoorSoutheast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska · Mile Point 50.3 · Structure no. 0277
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old, rebuilt 2023
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 160
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Taylor Highway over Taylor Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Taylor Highway over Taylor Creek in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 48 years old, older 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 4 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. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 160 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 190 by 2039. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Taylor Highway over Taylor Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.
What condition is Taylor Highway over Taylor Creek 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Taylor Highway over Taylor Creek carry?
About 160 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is Taylor Highway over Taylor Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Taylor Highway over Taylor Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.