Sterling Highway over Kenai River (soldotna)
FairKenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 58.2 · Structure no. 0671
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 418 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,100
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sterling Highway over Kenai River (soldotna) is a steel continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sterling Highway over Kenai River (soldotna) 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 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 15,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,700 by 2039. The structure is 418 ft (127.4 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Sterling Highway over Kenai River (soldotna) built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sterling Highway over Kenai River (soldotna) 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 Sterling Highway over Kenai River (soldotna) carry?
About 15,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Sterling Highway over Kenai River (soldotna)?
The structure is 418 ft (127.4 m) long with a longest span of 217 ft (66 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.
Who owns Sterling Highway over Kenai River (soldotna)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.