Richardson Highway over Michael Creek
Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Richardson Highway over Michael Creek in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the superstructure, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 280 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2020).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 34 of the 64 inventoried bridges in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area rated fair (53.1%); 7 (10.9%) are rated poor.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Substructure | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 33 ft |
| Location | Mile Point 223.6 |
| NBI structure number | 0585 |
| Condition class | Fair |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Alaska department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richardson Highway over Tanana River Big Delta | 1966 | 1,990 | Fair |
| Richardson Highway over Jarvis Creek | 2015 | 1,880 | Good |
| Delta-nistler Road over Jarvis Creek Overflow #1 | 1996 | 1,250 | Good |
| Delta-nistler Road over Jarvis Creek Overflow #2 | 1996 | 1,250 | Good |
| Delta-nistler Road over Jarvis Creek Overflow #3 | 1996 | 1,250 | Good |
| Richardson Highway over Shaw Creek | 2011 | 1,000 | Good |
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