Richardson Highway over Shaw Creek
GoodSoutheast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska · Mile Point 289.0 · Structure no. 0525
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 180 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Richardson Highway over Shaw Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Richardson Highway over Shaw Creek in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,190 by 2039. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Richardson Highway over Shaw Creek built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is Richardson Highway over Shaw Creek 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 Richardson Highway over Shaw Creek carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is Richardson Highway over Shaw Creek?
The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Richardson Highway over Shaw Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.