Alaska Highway over Sawmill Creek
FairSoutheast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska · Mile Point 179.6 · Structure no. 0521
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 139 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 750
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Alaska Highway over Sawmill Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Alaska Highway over Sawmill Creek in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,290 by 2039. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 39 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Alaska Highway over Sawmill Creek built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is Alaska Highway over Sawmill 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 Sawmill Creek carry?
About 750 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is Alaska Highway over Sawmill Creek?
The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Alaska Highway over Sawmill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.