Steese Highway over Willow Creek
FairYukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska · Mile Point 91.4 · Structure no. 0827
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 56 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Steese Highway over Willow Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Steese Highway over Willow 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 56 ft (17.2 m) long and 29 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Steese Highway over Willow Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Steese Highway over Willow 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 Willow Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Steese Highway over Willow Creek?
The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Steese Highway over Willow Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.