US Bridges

Seward Highway over Dimond Blvd Underxing

Fair

Anchorage Municipality, Alaska · Mile Point 121.3 · Structure no. 1325

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
41,300
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Seward Highway over Dimond Blvd Underxing is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Seward Highway over Dimond Blvd Underxing in Anchorage Municipality, Alaska. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 5 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 41,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,500 by 2039. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 105 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSeward Highway
CrossesDimond Blvd Underxing
LocationMile Point 121.3
RouteInterstate 0A31
StateAlaska
Coordinates61.14472, -149.85639
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width105 ft (32 m)
Roadway width100 ft (30.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,300 (2020)
Projected traffic53,500 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Seward Highway over Dimond Blvd Underxing built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Seward Highway over Dimond Blvd Underxing 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Seward Highway over Dimond Blvd Underxing carry?

About 41,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Seward Highway over Dimond Blvd Underxing?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 105 ft wide.

Who owns Seward Highway over Dimond Blvd Underxing?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.