Seward Highway over Ingram Creek
FairKenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 74.3 · Structure no. 0620
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 171 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,900
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Seward Highway over Ingram Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Seward Highway over Ingram Creek in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,650 by 2039. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 41 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Ingram Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Seward Highway over Ingram 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Seward Highway over Ingram Creek carry?
About 3,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Seward Highway over Ingram Creek?
The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Seward Highway over Ingram Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.