Alaska Highway over Tanana River
GoodSoutheast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska · Mile Point 79.1 · Structure no. 0505
- Built
- 2010
- 15 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 903 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Alaska Highway over Tanana River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Alaska Highway over Tanana River in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 340 by 2039. The structure is 903 ft (275.1 m) long and 43 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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Alaska Highway over Tanana River built?
It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.
What condition is Alaska Highway over Tanana 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 2024.
How much traffic does Alaska Highway over Tanana River carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is Alaska Highway over Tanana River?
The structure is 903 ft (275.1 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Alaska Highway over Tanana River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.