Cottonwood Lane over North Fork Anchor River
GoodKenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska · Mile Point 0.2 · Structure no. 1701
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 69 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 175
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cottonwood Lane over North Fork Anchor River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Cottonwood Lane over North Fork Anchor River in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 175 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2035. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cottonwood Lane over North Fork Anchor River built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cottonwood Lane over North Fork 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 Cottonwood Lane over North Fork Anchor River carry?
About 175 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Cottonwood Lane over North Fork Anchor River?
The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Cottonwood Lane over North Fork Anchor River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.