Parks Highway over Fish Creek
FairYukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska · Mile Point 261.1 · Structure no. 0722
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,410
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Parks Highway over Fish Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Parks Highway over Fish Creek in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 1,410 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,720 by 2039. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 43 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Parks Highway over Fish Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Parks Highway over Fish 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 2024.
How much traffic does Parks Highway over Fish Creek carry?
About 1,410 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is Parks Highway over Fish Creek?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Parks Highway over Fish Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.