Sterling Highway over Kenai River (schooners)
FairKenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 16.1 · Structure no. 0673
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 1964
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 282 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,900
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sterling Highway over Kenai River (schooners) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sterling Highway over Kenai River (schooners) in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 71 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,310 by 2039. The structure is 282 ft (85.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sterling Highway over Kenai River (schooners) built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.
What condition is Sterling Highway over Kenai River (schooners) 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 (schooners) carry?
About 2,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Sterling Highway over Kenai River (schooners)?
The structure is 282 ft (85.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Sterling Highway over Kenai River (schooners)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.