Alaska Highway over Cathedral Rapids No 3
GoodSoutheast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska · Mile Point 114.9 · Structure no. 0511
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 68 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 230
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Alaska Highway over Cathedral Rapids No 3 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Alaska Highway over Cathedral Rapids No 3 in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, older 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2039. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Alaska Highway over Cathedral Rapids No 3 built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Alaska Highway over Cathedral Rapids No 3 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 Cathedral Rapids No 3 carry?
About 230 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is Alaska Highway over Cathedral Rapids No 3?
The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Alaska Highway over Cathedral Rapids No 3?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.