Seward Highway over Snow River West Channel
FairKenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 17.0 · Structure no. 0603
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 189 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,700
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Seward Highway over Snow River West Channel is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Seward Highway over Snow River West Channel in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Alaska average of 35.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,210 by 2039. The structure is 189 ft (57.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Seward Highway over Snow River West Channel built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Seward Highway over Snow River West Channel in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does Seward Highway over Snow River West Channel carry?
About 1,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Seward Highway over Snow River West Channel?
The structure is 189 ft (57.5 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Seward Highway over Snow River West Channel?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.