Taylor Highway over North Fork King Solomon
FairSoutheast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska · Mile Point 134.2 · Structure no. 0321
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 110 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Taylor Highway over North Fork King Solomon is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Taylor Highway over North Fork King Solomon in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, 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 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.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2039. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Taylor Highway over North Fork King Solomon built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Taylor Highway over North Fork King Solomon 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Taylor Highway over North Fork King Solomon carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is Taylor Highway over North Fork King Solomon?
The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Taylor Highway over North Fork King Solomon?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.