Alaska Highway over Chief Creek
FairSoutheast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska · Mile Point 134.6 · Structure no. 0514
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 190
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Alaska Highway over Chief Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Alaska Highway over Chief Creek 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 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2039. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Chief Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Alaska Highway over Chief 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 Chief Creek carry?
About 190 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is Alaska Highway over Chief Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Alaska Highway over Chief Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.