NUC CIRCLE ROAD
Carrying NUC CIRCLE ROAD over CREEK
On Blair Lake Range. Con, Fairbanks North Star, Alaska
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: NUC CIRCLE ROAD
The NUC CIRCLE ROAD bridge in Fairbanks North Star, Alaska carries NUC CIRCLE ROAD over CREEK. It was built in 1998, making it 28 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 12.9 meters (42 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 10 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Alaska bridges. It is owned and maintained by Navy/Marine.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 0/9, superstructure at 0/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How NUC CIRCLE ROAD compares
Live comparison across Alaska.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1998
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 12.9 m (42 ft)
- Deck Width
- 4.6 m (15 ft)
- Owner
- Navy/Marine
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 10 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- AFAKBTSG00703
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 0/9, the deck (driving surface) is in critical shape, with severe wear requiring urgent action.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in critical condition (0/9), with severe deterioration requiring urgent attention.
- • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
NUC CIRCLE ROAD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare NUC CIRCLE ROAD against other structures in Fairbanks North Star 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 NUC CIRCLE ROAD?
NUC CIRCLE ROAD in Fairbanks North Star, Alaska has a deck rating of 0/9, superstructure rating of 0/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is NUC CIRCLE ROAD inspected?
NUC CIRCLE 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 10 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NUC CIRCLE ROAD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for NUC CIRCLE ROAD?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for NUC CIRCLE ROAD.
Who is responsible for maintaining NUC CIRCLE ROAD?
NUC CIRCLE ROAD is owned and maintained by Navy/Marine.
How old is NUC CIRCLE ROAD and does age affect safety?
NUC CIRCLE ROAD was built in 1998, making it 28 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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