Steese Highway over Chena River (steese Hwy)

Fair Condition49 years old23,300 vehicles/day

Location

StateAlaska
CountyFairbanks North Star
LocationMile Point 0.6
CarriesSteese Highway
CrossesChena River (steese Hwy)
Coordinates64.84367, -147.70435

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck8 (Very Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length579.1 ft (176.5 m)
Max Span217.8 ft (66.4 m)
Deck Width85.6 ft (26.1 m)
Deck Area4606.6 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1977

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic23,300 (2020)
Truck Traffic13%
Lanes On Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection824
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number0231

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