Alaska Highway over Gerstle River

Poor Condition82 years old180 vehicles/day

Location

StateAlaska
CountySoutheast Fairbanks
LocationMile Point 168.3
CarriesAlaska Highway
CrossesGerstle River
Coordinates63.81829, -144.91938

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure4 (Poor)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical3 — Scour critical

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignTruss - Thru
Total Length1819.6 ft (554.6 m)
Max Span200.1 ft (61 m)
Deck Width26.9 ft (8.2 m)
Deck Area4547.7 sq m
Main Spans9
Year Built1944

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic180 (2020)
Truck Traffic28%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection724
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number0520

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