Old Sterling HWY over Anchor River
GoodKenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 8.4 · Structure no. 0910
- Built
- 2021
- 4 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 254 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,380
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Sterling HWY over Anchor River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Sterling HWY over Anchor River in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 1,380 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,120 by 2039. The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 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 | 9 Excellent | 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 Old Sterling HWY over Anchor River built?
It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Sterling HWY over Anchor River 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 Old Sterling HWY over Anchor River carry?
About 1,380 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Old Sterling HWY over Anchor River?
The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long with a longest span of 250 ft (76.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Old Sterling HWY over Anchor River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.