HEALY SPUR ROAD
Carrying HEALY SPUR ROAD over NENANA RIVER AT HEALY
MILE POINT 3.2, Denali, Alaska
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: HEALY SPUR ROAD
The HEALY SPUR ROAD bridge in Denali, Alaska carries HEALY SPUR ROAD over NENANA RIVER AT HEALY. It was built in 1971, making it 55 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 4 sections, stretching 151.9 meters (498 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 720 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 6/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 30.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How HEALY SPUR ROAD 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
- 1971
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 4
- Structure Length
- 151.9 m (498 ft)
- Deck Width
- 9.4 m (31 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 720 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 0857
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether HEALY SPUR ROAD 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 HEALY SPUR ROAD 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 HEALY SPUR ROAD?
HEALY SPUR ROAD in Denali, Alaska has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is HEALY SPUR ROAD inspected?
HEALY SPUR ROAD'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 720 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HEALY SPUR ROAD 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 HEALY SPUR ROAD?
HEALY SPUR ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 30.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining HEALY SPUR ROAD?
HEALY SPUR ROAD is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is HEALY SPUR ROAD and does age affect safety?
HEALY SPUR ROAD was built in 1971, making it 55 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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