Richardson Highway over Jarvis Creek
GoodSoutheast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska · Mile Point 267.6 · Structure no. 0595
- Built
- 2015
- 10 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 245 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,880
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Richardson Highway over Jarvis Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Richardson Highway over Jarvis Creek in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 1,880 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,370 by 2039. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | 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 Jarvis Creek built?
It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.
What condition is Richardson Highway over Jarvis 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 Jarvis Creek carry?
About 1,880 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Richardson Highway over Jarvis Creek?
The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Richardson Highway over Jarvis Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.