Alaska Highway over Gardiner Creek
FairSoutheast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska · Mile Point 24.2 · Structure no. 0503
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 119 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 220
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Alaska Highway over Gardiner Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Alaska Highway over Gardiner Creek in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 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 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2039. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 37 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Alaska Highway over Gardiner Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Alaska Highway over Gardiner 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 Gardiner Creek carry?
About 220 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is Alaska Highway over Gardiner Creek?
The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Alaska Highway over Gardiner Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.