Seward Highway over Bird Point Overhead
GoodAnchorage Municipality, Alaska · Mile Point 95.3 · Structure no. 1950
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 109 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,660
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Seward Highway over Bird Point Overhead is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Seward Highway over Bird Point Overhead in Anchorage Municipality, Alaska. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 6,660 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,590 by 2039. The structure is 109 ft (33.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Seward Highway over Bird Point Overhead built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Seward Highway over Bird Point Overhead 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Seward Highway over Bird Point Overhead carry?
About 6,660 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Seward Highway over Bird Point Overhead?
The structure is 109 ft (33.1 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Seward Highway over Bird Point Overhead?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.