Seward Highway over Falls Creek
GoodKenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 24.8 · Structure no. 0609
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 149 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,700
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Seward Highway over Falls Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Seward Highway over Falls Creek in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,210 by 2039. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 39 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Seward Highway over Falls Creek built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is Seward Highway over Falls 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 Falls Creek carry?
About 1,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Seward Highway over Falls Creek?
The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Seward Highway over Falls Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.