Sterling Highway over Stariski Creek
GoodKenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 111.0 · Structure no. 0667
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 131 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,170
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sterling Highway over Stariski Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Sterling Highway over Stariski Creek in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 2,170 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,470 by 2039. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 43 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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sterling Highway over Stariski Creek built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sterling Highway over Stariski 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 Sterling Highway over Stariski Creek carry?
About 2,170 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Sterling Highway over Stariski Creek?
The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Sterling Highway over Stariski Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.