Old Seward Highway over Rabbit Creek
GoodAnchorage Municipality, Alaska · Mile Point 0.1 · Structure no. 4096
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,200
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Seward Highway over Rabbit Creek is a steel culvert carrying Old Seward Highway over Rabbit Creek in Anchorage Municipality, Alaska. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 10,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,100 by 2039. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Seward Highway over Rabbit Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Seward Highway over Rabbit Creek 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 Old Seward Highway over Rabbit Creek carry?
About 10,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Old Seward Highway over Rabbit Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns Old Seward Highway over Rabbit Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.