US Bridges

Old Seward Highway over Campbell Creek Old Swd

Fair

Anchorage Municipality, Alaska · Mile Point 6.7 · Structure no. 0645

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,400
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Seward Highway over Campbell Creek Old Swd is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Old Seward Highway over Campbell Creek Old Swd in Anchorage Municipality, Alaska. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, older than the Alaska average of 35.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 15,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,000 by 2039. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOld Seward Highway
CrossesCampbell Creek Old Swd
LocationMile Point 6.7
RouteState Highway NSPCY
StateAlaska
Coordinates61.1725, -149.86806
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,400 (2020)
Projected traffic19,000 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Old Seward Highway over Campbell Creek Old Swd built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Seward Highway over Campbell Creek Old Swd in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Old Seward Highway over Campbell Creek Old Swd carry?

About 15,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old Seward Highway over Campbell Creek Old Swd?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Old Seward Highway over Campbell Creek Old Swd?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.