Sterling Highway over South Fork Anchor River

Poor Condition67 years old3,490 vehicles/day

Location

StateAlaska
CountyKenai Peninsula
LocationMile Point 120.7
CarriesSterling Highway
CrossesSouth Fork Anchor River
Coordinates59.74667, -151.75417

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure4 (Poor)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical7 — Countermeasures installed

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length82.0 ft (25 m)
Max Span79.4 ft (24.2 m)
Deck Width32.8 ft (10 m)
Deck Area250 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1959 (reconstructed 1963)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic3,490 (2020)
Truck Traffic11%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection823
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number0666

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