Exit Glacier Road over Box Canyon Creek
FairKenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 1.4 · Structure no. 1295
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 200 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 480
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Exit Glacier Road over Box Canyon Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Exit Glacier Road over Box Canyon Creek in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 480 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2039. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 36 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Exit Glacier Road over Box Canyon Creek built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is Exit Glacier Road over Box Canyon 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 Exit Glacier Road over Box Canyon Creek carry?
About 480 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Exit Glacier Road over Box Canyon Creek?
The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Exit Glacier Road over Box Canyon Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.