Seward Highway over Bear Creek

Good Condition47 years old3,510 vehicles/day

Location

StateAlaska
CountyKenai Peninsula
LocationMile Point 6.6
CarriesSeward Highway
CrossesBear Creek
Coordinates60.18583, -149.38389

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionGood
Deck8 (Very Good)
Superstructure8 (Very Good)
Substructure8 (Very Good)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignTee Beam
Total Length54.1 ft (16.5 m)
Max Span52.5 ft (16 m)
Deck Width55.8 ft (17 m)
Deck Area280.5 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1979 (reconstructed 2002)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic3,510 (2020)
Truck Traffic6%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection823
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number0601

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