Richardson Highway over Salcha River

Fair Condition59 years old930 vehicles/day

Location

StateAlaska
CountyFairbanks North Star
LocationMile Point 324.7
CarriesRichardson Highway
CrossesSalcha River
Coordinates64.46931, -146.93245

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway4 (Poor)
Scour Critical7 — Countermeasures installed

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length504.3 ft (153.7 m)
Max Span141.1 ft (43 m)
Deck Width38.4 ft (11.7 m)
Deck Area1798.3 sq m
Main Spans4
Year Built1967

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic930 (2020)
Truck Traffic14%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection724
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number0527

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