Richardson Highway over Jarvis Creek
Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Richardson Highway over Jarvis Creek in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 8 (very good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 1,880 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2020).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 23 of the 64 inventoried bridges in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area rated good (35.9%); 7 (10.9%) are rated poor.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 | Very good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 8 | Very good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete tee beam |
| Length | about 245 ft |
| Location | Mile Point 267.6 |
| NBI structure number | 0595 |
| Condition class | Good |
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 |
| 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 |
| Alaska Highway over Sawmill Creek | 1995 | 750 | Fair |
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