US Bridges

Marine HWY Route over Homer City Dock

Fair

Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska · Homer · Structure no. 1415

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,258 ft
18 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marine HWY Route over Homer City Dock is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Marine HWY Route over Homer City Dock in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 990 by 2039. The structure is 1,258 ft (383.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesMarine HWY Route
CrossesHomer City Dock
LocationHomer
RouteState Highway 21
StateAlaska
Coordinates59.60269, -151.41041
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating62.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans18 (+25 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,258 ft (383.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2020)
Projected traffic990 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Marine HWY Route over Homer City Dock built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marine HWY Route over Homer City Dock 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Marine HWY Route over Homer City Dock carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Marine HWY Route over Homer City Dock?

The structure is 1,258 ft (383.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Marine HWY Route over Homer City Dock?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.