Richardson Highway over Upper Miller Creek
PoorSoutheast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska · Mile Point 217.9 · Structure no. 0581
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 183 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 280
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Richardson Highway over Upper Miller Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Richardson Highway over Upper Miller Creek in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Alaska average of 35.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 280 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2039. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Richardson Highway over Upper Miller Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Richardson Highway over Upper Miller Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does Richardson Highway over Upper Miller Creek carry?
About 280 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is Richardson Highway over Upper Miller Creek?
The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Richardson Highway over Upper Miller Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.