Seward Highway over East Fork Six Mile Creek
FairKenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 60.7 · Structure no. 0615
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 167 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,480
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Seward Highway over East Fork Six Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Seward Highway over East Fork Six Mile Creek in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 3,480 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,650 by 2039. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Seward Highway over East Fork Six Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is Seward Highway over East Fork Six Mile Creek 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 East Fork Six Mile Creek carry?
About 3,480 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Seward Highway over East Fork Six Mile Creek?
The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns Seward Highway over East Fork Six Mile Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.