US Bridges

Alaska Highway over Scottie Creek

Fair

Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska · Mile Point 2.0 · Structure no. 0501

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
126 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
220
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alaska Highway over Scottie Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Alaska Highway over Scottie Creek in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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.

It carries about 220 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2039. The structure is 126 ft (38.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesAlaska Highway
CrossesScottie Creek
LocationMile Point 2.0
RouteInterstate 0A11
StateAlaska
Coordinates62.63871, -141.02895
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length126 ft (38.3 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2020)
Projected traffic290 by 2039
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Alaska Highway over Scottie Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alaska Highway over Scottie 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Alaska Highway over Scottie Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Alaska Highway over Scottie Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.3 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Alaska Highway over Scottie Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.