Seward Highway over Bird Creek

Fair Condition76 years old6,860 vehicles/day

Location

StateAlaska
CountyAnchorage
LocationMile Point 100.7
CarriesSeward Highway
CrossesBird Creek
Coordinates60.97306, -149.46694

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length204.1 ft (62.2 m)
Max Span79.1 ft (24.1 m)
Deck Width55.4 ft (16.9 m)
Deck Area1051.2 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1950 (reconstructed 1983)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic6,860 (2020)
Truck Traffic8%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection623
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number0643

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