RICHARDSON HIGHWAY
Carrying RICHARDSON HIGHWAY over LOWER MILLER CREEK
MILE POINT 219.5, Southeast Fairbanks, Alaska
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: RICHARDSON HIGHWAY
The RICHARDSON HIGHWAY bridge in Southeast Fairbanks, Alaska carries RICHARDSON HIGHWAY over LOWER MILLER CREEK. It was built in 1958, making it 68 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 46.4 meters (152 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 280 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Alaska bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 23.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How RICHARDSON HIGHWAY compares
Live comparison across Alaska.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1958
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 46.4 m (152 ft)
- Deck Width
- 7.7 m (25 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 280 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 0582
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether RICHARDSON HIGHWAY is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare RICHARDSON HIGHWAY against other structures in Southeast Fairbanks and across Alaska. Alaska bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for RICHARDSON HIGHWAY?
RICHARDSON HIGHWAY in Southeast Fairbanks, Alaska has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is RICHARDSON HIGHWAY inspected?
RICHARDSON HIGHWAY's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 280 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RICHARDSON HIGHWAY is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for RICHARDSON HIGHWAY?
RICHARDSON HIGHWAY has an NBI inventory load rating of 23.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining RICHARDSON HIGHWAY?
RICHARDSON HIGHWAY is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is RICHARDSON HIGHWAY and does age affect safety?
RICHARDSON HIGHWAY was built in 1958, making it 68 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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