Mission Avenue over Ninilchik River
GoodKenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 0.2 · Structure no. 0427
- Built
- 2014
- 11 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 128 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 180
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mission Avenue over Ninilchik River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Mission Avenue over Ninilchik River in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2039. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mission Avenue over Ninilchik River built?
It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mission Avenue over Ninilchik 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Mission Avenue over Ninilchik River carry?
About 180 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Mission Avenue over Ninilchik River?
The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Mission Avenue over Ninilchik River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.