Taylor Highway over Forty Mile River
GoodSoutheast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska · Mile Point 111.0 · Structure no. 0297
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 558 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Taylor Highway over Forty Mile River is a steel continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Taylor Highway over Forty Mile River in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2039. The structure is 558 ft (170 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Taylor Highway over Forty Mile River built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Taylor Highway over Forty Mile 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Taylor Highway over Forty Mile River carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is Taylor Highway over Forty Mile River?
The structure is 558 ft (170 m) long with a longest span of 220 ft (67.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Taylor Highway over Forty Mile River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.