US Bridges

Alaska Highway over Robertson River

Fair

Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska · Mile Point 123.2 · Structure no. 0509

Built
1944
81 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Deck
Steel
Length
1,979 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alaska Highway over Robertson River is a steel truss - deck carrying Alaska Highway over Robertson River in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska. It was built in 1944, so it is 81 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2039. The structure is 1,979 ft (603.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesAlaska Highway
CrossesRobertson River
LocationMile Point 123.2
RouteInterstate 0A21
StateAlaska
Coordinates63.49719, -143.83386
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.3 US tons
Inventory rating30.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length1,979 ft (603.2 m)
Longest span200 ft (61 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2020)
Projected traffic600 by 2039
Trucks19%
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 Robertson River built?

It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alaska Highway over Robertson River 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 Robertson River carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Alaska Highway over Robertson River?

The structure is 1,979 ft (603.2 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Alaska Highway over Robertson River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.