State Route 2 North - Big Delta to Salcha

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The Trans-Alaska Pipeline Bridge over the Tanana River at Big Delta, AKThe Trans-Alaska Pipeline bridge over the north banks of the Tanana RiverThe Trans-Alaska Pipeline over the south banks of the Tanana River
Paralleling SR 2 (Richardson Highway) just to the east at Big Delta, the Trans-Alaska Pipeline crosses the Tanana River on a wire suspension bridge built in the early 1970s.1 05/08/23
Alaska State Route 2 North
Heading north out of Delta Junction, SR 2 (Richardson Highway) reaches North Pole in 82 miles and Fairbanks in 95 miles.
Heading north out of Delta Junction, SR 2 (Richardson Highway) reaches North Pole in 82 miles and Fairbanks in 95 miles.
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Jack Warren Road is a major collector leading 5.74 miles east from SR 2 to Souhrada Road at Deltana.
Jack Warren Road is a major collector leading 5.74 miles east from SR 2 to Souhrada Road at Deltana.
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SR 2 (Richardson Highway) advances northwest into the census designated place of Big Delta.
SR 2 (Richardson Highway) advances northwest into the census designated place of Big Delta.
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Big Delta State Historical Park lies along the Tanana River just off Rika's Road.
Big Delta State Historical Park lies along the Tanana River just off Rika's Road.
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Richardson Highway spans the Tanana River adjacent to the mouth of the Delta River.
Richardson Highway spans the Tanana River adjacent to the mouth of the Delta River.
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The K-Parker through truss bridge taking SR 2 across the Tanana River was built in 1966.2
The K-Parker through truss bridge taking SR 2 across the Tanana River was built in 1966.2
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The Tanana River bridge is 784 feet in length.2
The Tanana River bridge is 784 feet in length.2
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Quartz Lake Road spurs 2.67 miles east from SR 2 (Richardson Highway) to the Quartz Lake Recreation Area.
Quartz Lake Road spurs 2.67 miles east from SR 2 (Richardson Highway) to the Quartz Lake Recreation Area.
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A northbound passing lane opens along Richardson Highway beyond milepost 280 and west of Shaw Creek Flats.
A northbound passing lane opens along Richardson Highway beyond milepost 280 and west of Shaw Creek Flats.
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Curving west at Richardson Highway milepost 286, two sections of old alignment remain on the north side of SR 2.
Curving west at Richardson Highway milepost 286, two sections of old alignment remain on the north side of SR 2.
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SR 2 (Richardson Highway) straddles the northern banks of the Tanana River from mile marker 287 to 288.
SR 2 (Richardson Highway) straddles the northern banks of the Tanana River from mile marker 287 to 288.
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Diverging northward from the Tanana River, Richardson Highway parallels Tenderfoot Creek.
Diverging northward from the Tanana River, Richardson Highway parallels Tenderfoot Creek.
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Distance sign posted ahead of Richardson Highway milepost 293.
Distance sign posted ahead of Richardson Highway milepost 293.
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SR 2 (Richardson Highway) northbound enters Fairbanks North Star Borough just ahead of mile marker 295.
SR 2 (Richardson Highway) northbound enters Fairbanks North Star Borough just ahead of mile marker 295.
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SR 2 (Richardson Highway) converges with the north banks of the Tanana River again near mile marker 299.
SR 2 (Richardson Highway) converges with the north banks of the Tanana River again near mile marker 299.
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The Alaska Range spreads along the southern horizon.
The Alaska Range spreads along the southern horizon.
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Looking up river along the Tanana from the turn out along Richardson Highway near milepost 299.
Looking up river along the Tanana from the turn out along Richardson Highway near milepost 299.
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SR 2 turns north away from the Tanana River along Canyon Creek.
SR 2 turns north away from the Tanana River along Canyon Creek.
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Birch Lake appears to the west.
Birch Lake appears to the west.
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A rest area lies between SR 2 (Richardson Highway) and southern reaches of Birch Lake.
A rest area lies between SR 2 (Richardson Highway) and southern reaches of Birch Lake.
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Birch Lake
Birch Lake
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SR 2 lowers at a 7% grade back to the Tanana River.
SR 2 lowers at a 7% grade back to the Tanana River.
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SR 2 (Richardson Highway) north at the census designated place of Salcha.
SR 2 (Richardson Highway) north at the census designated place of Salcha.
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Salcha Drive connects SR 2 with Harding Lake east of Richardson Highway.
Salcha Drive connects SR 2 with Harding Lake east of Richardson Highway.
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SR 2 (Richardson Highway) north reaches Salcha River State Recreation Area at milepost 323.
SR 2 (Richardson Highway) north reaches Salcha River State Recreation Area at milepost 323.
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Richardson Highway turns west to cross the Salcha River.
Richardson Highway turns west to cross the Salcha River.
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Salcha Bluff rises along the north side of the Salcha River east of SR 2.
Salcha Bluff rises along the north side of the Salcha River east of SR 2.
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Curving north along the Salcha River as it flows into the Tanana River, SR 2 straddles the west side of a bluff at milepost 325.
Curving north along the Salcha River as it flows into the Tanana River, SR 2 straddles the west side of a bluff at milepost 325.
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SR 2 runs alongside the Tanana River again ahead of Johnson Road east.
SR 2 runs alongside the Tanana River again ahead of Johnson Road east.
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References:

  1. Tanana Pipeline Bridge. http://bridgehunter.com/ak/ southeast-fairbanks/alyeska-tanana BridgeHunter.com.
  2. Tanana River Bridge. http://bridgehunter.com/ak/ southeast-fairbanks/tanana-river/ BridgeHunter.com.

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