Richardson Highway over Ruby Creek
GoodSoutheast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska · Mile Point 237.5 · Structure no. 0594
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 144 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 240
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Richardson Highway over Ruby Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Richardson Highway over Ruby Creek in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 240 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2039. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 39 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Richardson Highway over Ruby Creek built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is Richardson Highway over Ruby 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 2023.
How much traffic does Richardson Highway over Ruby Creek carry?
About 240 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Richardson Highway over Ruby Creek?
The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Richardson Highway over Ruby Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.