ALASKA RAILROAD
Carrying ALASKA RAILROAD over PARKS HIGHWAY UNDERPASS
MILE POINT 201.1, Denali, Alaska
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: ALASKA RAILROAD
The ALASKA RAILROAD bridge in Denali, Alaska carries ALASKA RAILROAD over PARKS HIGHWAY UNDERPASS. It was built in 1968, making it 58 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel. Daily traffic averages 1,680 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Alaska bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How ALASKA RAILROAD compares
Live comparison across Alaska.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1968
- Material
- Steel
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,680 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 0696
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ALASKA RAILROAD 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 ALASKA RAILROAD against other structures in Denali 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 ALASKA RAILROAD?
ALASKA RAILROAD in Denali, Alaska on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is ALASKA RAILROAD inspected?
ALASKA RAILROAD'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 1,680 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ALASKA RAILROAD is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for ALASKA RAILROAD?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for ALASKA RAILROAD.
Who is responsible for maintaining ALASKA RAILROAD?
Ownership is not specified for ALASKA RAILROAD in the NBI.
How old is ALASKA RAILROAD and does age affect safety?
ALASKA RAILROAD was built in 1968, making it 58 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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