Lowell Point Road over Lowell Creek
FairPosted for loadKenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 0.1 · Structure no. 1136
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 82 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 950
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lowell Point Road over Lowell Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lowell Point Road over Lowell Creek in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 950 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,110 by 2039. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 33 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lowell Point Road over Lowell Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lowell Point Road over Lowell 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Lowell Point Road over Lowell Creek carry?
About 950 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Lowell Point Road over Lowell Creek?
The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Lowell Point Road over Lowell Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.