Alaska Highway over Dry Creek
FairSoutheast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska · Mile Point 153.8 · Structure no. 0517
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 1977
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 190
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Alaska Highway over Dry Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Alaska Highway over Dry Creek in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 68 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2039. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.
What condition is Alaska Highway over Dry 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 Dry Creek carry?
About 190 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is Alaska Highway over Dry Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Alaska Highway over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.