Seward Highway over Bear Creek
GoodKenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 6.6 · Structure no. 0601
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 54 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,510
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Seward Highway over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Seward Highway over Bear Creek in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 46 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 3,510 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,560 by 2039. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 56 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Seward Highway over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is Seward Highway over Bear 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Seward Highway over Bear Creek carry?
About 3,510 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Seward Highway over Bear Creek?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns Seward Highway over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.