Richardson Highway over Gunny Sack Creek

Fair Condition72 years old240 vehicles/day

Location

StateAlaska
CountySoutheast Fairbanks
LocationMile Point 229.7
CarriesRichardson Highway
CrossesGunny Sack Creek
Coordinates63.52444, -145.85472

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical3 — Scour critical

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length46.9 ft (14.3 m)
Max Span44.0 ft (13.4 m)
Deck Width25.9 ft (7.9 m)
Deck Area113.0 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1954

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic240 (2020)
Truck Traffic14%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection723
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number0590

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