US Bridges

Seward Highway over Twenty Mile River

Good

Anchorage Municipality, Alaska · Mile Point 79.9 · Structure no. 0634

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
653 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,200
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Seward Highway over Twenty Mile River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Seward Highway over Twenty Mile River in Anchorage Municipality, Alaska. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger than the Alaska average of 35.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2035. The structure is 653 ft (198.9 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesSeward Highway
CrossesTwenty Mile River
LocationMile Point 79.9
RouteInterstate 0A31
StateAlaska
Coordinates60.84503, -148.98794
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating104.5 US tons
Inventory rating59.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length653 ft (198.9 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,200 (2020)
Projected traffic7,000 by 2035
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Seward Highway over Twenty Mile River built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Seward Highway over Twenty Mile River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Seward Highway over Twenty Mile River carry?

About 5,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Seward Highway over Twenty Mile River?

The structure is 653 ft (198.9 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Seward Highway over Twenty Mile River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.