US Bridges

Steese Highway over Reed Creek

Fair

Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska · Mile Point 84.7 · Structure no. 0826

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Steese Highway over Reed Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Steese Highway over Reed Creek in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 6 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2039. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesSteese Highway
CrossesReed Creek
LocationMile Point 84.7
RouteState Highway 670
StateAlaska
Coordinates65.4111, -145.88738
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.9 US tons
Inventory rating33.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length57 ft (17.3 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic140 by 2039
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Steese Highway over Reed Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Steese Highway over Reed 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Steese Highway over Reed Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Steese Highway over Reed Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Steese Highway over Reed Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.