Seward Highway over Clear Creek (seward Hwy)
GoodKenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 3.8 · Structure no. 0599
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 82 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,510
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Seward Highway over Clear Creek (seward Hwy) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Seward Highway over Clear Creek (seward Hwy) in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 58 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 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 3,510 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,560 by 2039. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 56 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Seward Highway over Clear Creek (seward Hwy) built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is Seward Highway over Clear Creek (seward Hwy) 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 Seward Highway over Clear Creek (seward Hwy) carry?
About 3,510 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Seward Highway over Clear Creek (seward Hwy)?
The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns Seward Highway over Clear Creek (seward Hwy)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.