Richardson Highway over Whistler Creek
FairSoutheast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska · Mile Point 225.8 · Structure no. 0587
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 280
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Richardson Highway over Whistler Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Richardson Highway over Whistler Creek in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2039. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 25 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Richardson Highway over Whistler Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is Richardson Highway over Whistler 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 2023.
How much traffic does Richardson Highway over Whistler Creek carry?
About 280 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is Richardson Highway over Whistler Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Richardson Highway over Whistler Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.