US Bridges

Tok Cutoff over Clearwater Creek

Good

Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska · Mile Point 110 · Structure no. 2102

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
330
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tok Cutoff over Clearwater Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Tok Cutoff over Clearwater Creek in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 490 by 2039. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesTok Cutoff
CrossesClearwater Creek
LocationMile Point 110
RouteInterstate 0A12
StateAlaska
Coordinates63.1607, -143.1937
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2020)
Projected traffic490 by 2039
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tok Cutoff over Clearwater Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tok Cutoff over Clearwater 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 Tok Cutoff over Clearwater Creek carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Tok Cutoff over Clearwater Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Tok Cutoff over Clearwater Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.