US Bridges

Seward Highway over Victor Creek

Good

Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 19.4 · Structure no. 0607

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
224 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Seward Highway over Victor Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Seward Highway over Victor Creek in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,210 by 2039. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesSeward Highway
CrossesVictor Creek
LocationMile Point 19.4
RouteState Highway 31
StateAlaska
Coordinates60.3575, -149.35167
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2020)
Projected traffic2,210 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Seward Highway over Victor Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Seward Highway over Victor 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Seward Highway over Victor Creek carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Seward Highway over Victor Creek?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Seward Highway over Victor Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.